Strategic Channel Account Manager – Germany

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Account Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

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The Strategic Channel Account Manager will build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide cyber security leader specifically through the VAR community in Germany. Must be a key contributor to the revenue growth and manage to the company growth targets. Accountable for managing a set of strategic partnerships within the guidelines of Fortinet’s channel programs, spearheading new business development and successfully developing alliances with key solution provider accounts. Expand sales with by building business plans including MDF strategy, account penetration strategy and profitability targets.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage Strategic Fortinet partners in Germany.
• Build revenue and non-revenue business plans with these partners.
• Provide ongoing sales and technical trainings to these partners.
• Build marketing plans to drive incremental sales pipeline and revenues with development funds.
• Partner with Fortinet marketing and engineering teams to drive revenue growth within region.
• Carry quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Management of channels registered with wholesalers and responsible for monitoring renewals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years strategic channel sales in networking or security sectors.

• Experience building business and marketing plans with strategic partners.

• Experience in working in a fast paced environment with revenue responsibilities

Why Join Us?

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 830,000+ customers around the globe.

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Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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The Strategic Channel Account Manager will build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide cyber security leader specifically through the VAR community in Germany.