Cloud Channel Account Manager

Overview

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The Cloud Channel Account Manager will play a pivotal role in solidifying and advancing Fortinet’s position as the global leader in security, with a specific focus on our Partner community - Enterprise, particularly in Cloud Security Solutions. This individual will be a key driver of revenue growth within the Cloud Security Solutions space, working toward achieving the company’s growth targets in Cloud. The role involves managing key Cloud Partner relationships, adhering to Fortinet’s local channel programs, and driving new business development. Additionally, the Channel Account Manager will motivate, educate, and train partners on Fortinet’s Cloud Security Solutions, while also expanding sales through the creation of business plans that include strategies for MDF, account penetration, and profitability targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main Cloud Partners and end users.
• Build revenue and non-revenue business plans with these partners.
• Provide ongoing sales and technical trainings to these partners oriented to Cloud Security Solutions.
• Build marketing plans to drive incremental sales pipeline and revenues with development funds.
• Act as key channel strategist to regional sales managers within region.
• Build a Cloud Security Plan with Cloud Business Unit to drive our strategy.
• Partner with Fortinet marketing and engineering teams to drive revenue growth within region.
• Provide geographic channel coverage for the region.
• Carry quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Build a Business Plan to develop these Channels.
• Development and attention to final users of the territory.

We Are Looking For

• Cloud Security or Cloud Knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Competitive, self-starter, hunter-type mentality
• 4 to 8 years channel sales and territory management in Cloud Security or Cloud Sectors
• Experience building business and marketing plans with partners
• Must have experience in delivering sales trainings, and experience in working in a fast-paced environment with revenue responsibilities
• College or University degree preferred.

Why Join Us

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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