Alliances Director, Microsoft

Strategic Account Manager

In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales engagements to Microsoft and strategic Cloud Partners. Your focus will be to create and implement strategic account plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet products and services. Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these during the sales process. Coordinate with appropriate internal groups to generate and deliver winning Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI / RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve win / win results that provide the basis for strong ongoing relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Generating enterprise business opportunities within Microsoft
• Manage the sales process through to closure of the sale
• Achievement of agreed quarterly sales goals
• Generate a sales pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and accurately forecast pipeline

Required Skills :

Education : BS or equivalent experience, graduate degree preferred.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $275,000 - $325,000 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan.

EEOC / AAP : Accommodation : If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Fortinet, Inc at (408) 235-7700 or accommodations@fortinet.com for assistance.

EEO : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.