Overview
Fortinet Strategic Partnerships – Senior Sales In a high-impact, high-visibility role, you will manage and drive direct sales engagements into the Strategic Hyperscaler business. You will leverage deep hyperscaler relationships to create and implement strategic account plans aimed at enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop and expand executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with internal groups to generate and deliver Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms to achieve win/win results that support strong ongoing relationships. Reports to
VP Strategic Partnerships.
Responsibilities
Developing and expanding long-term, trusted customer relationships Generating enterprise business opportunities and managing the sales process through to closure Achieving agreed quarterly sales goals Generating a sales pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and accurately forecasting pipeline
Required Skills
Minimum 7+ years sales experience selling to Hyperscaler (Cloud) accounts Minimum 5-7 years selling complex enterprise technology solutions (software, infrastructure, security) Demonstrated success selling into Hyperscaler accounts Demonstrated pre-existing relationships within Hyperscaler accounts Proven track record of quota achievement and career stability Experience closing large 7- and 8-figure deals Excellent presentation skills to executives and individual contributors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, independent thinker who can move deals through the selling cycle Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Competitive, self-starter, hunter-type mentality
Education
BS or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred
Benefits and Compensation
Fortinet offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, plus a comprehensive leave program. On-target earnings for this position are expected to be $220,000-$280,000 per year (subject to factors such as knowledge, skill, qualifications, experience, and geographic location). All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is eligible for commissions under the Sales Compensation Plan.
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations worldwide. We empower customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the borderless network, delivering security without compromise across network, application, cloud, or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in security appliances shipped worldwide with over 500,000 customers.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact accommodations@fortinet.com. Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status, or any other legally protected status in the location of the candidate’s application.
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Fortinet Strategic Partnerships – Senior Sales In a high-impact, high-visibility role, you will manage and drive direct sales engagements into the Strategic Hyperscaler business. You will leverage deep hyperscaler relationships to create and implement strategic account plans aimed at enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop and expand executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with internal groups to generate and deliver Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms to achieve win/win results that support strong ongoing relationships. Reports to
VP Strategic Partnerships.
Responsibilities
Developing and expanding long-term, trusted customer relationships Generating enterprise business opportunities and managing the sales process through to closure Achieving agreed quarterly sales goals Generating a sales pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and accurately forecasting pipeline
Required Skills
Minimum 7+ years sales experience selling to Hyperscaler (Cloud) accounts Minimum 5-7 years selling complex enterprise technology solutions (software, infrastructure, security) Demonstrated success selling into Hyperscaler accounts Demonstrated pre-existing relationships within Hyperscaler accounts Proven track record of quota achievement and career stability Experience closing large 7- and 8-figure deals Excellent presentation skills to executives and individual contributors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, independent thinker who can move deals through the selling cycle Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Competitive, self-starter, hunter-type mentality
Education
BS or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred
Benefits and Compensation
Fortinet offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, plus a comprehensive leave program. On-target earnings for this position are expected to be $220,000-$280,000 per year (subject to factors such as knowledge, skill, qualifications, experience, and geographic location). All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is eligible for commissions under the Sales Compensation Plan.
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations worldwide. We empower customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the borderless network, delivering security without compromise across network, application, cloud, or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in security appliances shipped worldwide with over 500,000 customers.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact accommodations@fortinet.com. Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status, or any other legally protected status in the location of the candidate’s application.
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