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Regional Account Manager - Government (Center-South)

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Fortinet

Oct 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Rome

Requirements

  • Experience in technology sales
  • Proven ability to sell solutions to local public administration customers
  • Experience in the network security industry ideal
  • A proven track record of significant over-quota achievement and demonstrated career stability
  • Consistent achievement on quota and proficient individual contributor
  • Selling experience must include one of the following: 1) Firewall/VPN, 2) AV 3) IDS/IDP
  • Excellent presentation skills to executives & individual contributors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Goal oriented individual, with vast interpersonal managerial skills, strong business acumen and positive leadership abilities with proven results in mentoring, motivating and developing teams.

Responsibilities

  • In this key role, you will manage and drive the sales proposition with a focus on the Local Public Administration in Centre-South Italy. This role requires you to create and implement strategic plans based on Fortinet's value proposition. Develop and manage executive relationships with the key actors in local public customers. Coordinate with appropriate internal groups to support customers and partners to generate and deliver winning Contract Bids, Proposals, RFI/RFP Responses, and Statements of Work. And finally, promote a cyber security culture based on Fortinet's core values.
  • Develop account plans to achieve goals and exceed quota responsibility.
  • Consistently build and deliver on an accurate territory pipeline.
  • Maximize the Fortinet opportunity while providing value added solutions to the local public administration assigned customers.
  • Serve as lead contact responsible for the flow of information to/from executive management.
  • Develop relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners.
  • Manage effective working internal extended sales team, partner channel manager, technical sales engineers and consulting professionals.
  • Develop the culture of cyber security and stay updated with Italian and European regulations and recommendations.
  • Travel within assigned territory is required.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Regional Account Manager - Government (Centre-South) role?

The primary focus is to manage and drive the sales proposition with a concentration on Local Public Administration in Centre-South Italy.

What are some key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include developing account plans, building executive relationships, coordinating internal groups for contract bids, and promoting a cyber security culture based on Fortinet's values.

What types of organizations are considered Local Public Administration?

Local Public Administration includes local government organizations, public healthcare organizations, educational and research institutions, transportation, and multiutility organizations linked to local government.

What are the required skills for this position?

Required skills include experience in technology sales, proven ability to sell solutions to local public administration customers, experience in the network security industry, and excellent presentation and communication skills.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, travel within the assigned territory is required.

What kind of sales experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have selling experience that includes Firewall/VPN, Antivirus, or IDS/IDP solutions.

What qualifications would indicate a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate would have a proven track record of significant over-quota achievement, stability in their career, and the ability to effectively mentor and motivate teams.

What company values are important for this role?

Candidates should promote a cyber security culture and align with Fortinet's core values, which emphasize innovative and high-performance security solutions.

What does Fortinet aim to achieve in the cybersecurity industry?

Fortinet aims to deliver broad, integrated, high-performance security across IT infrastructure, empowering customers with intelligent and seamless protection against evolving cybersecurity threats.

How does Fortinet differentiate itself from competitors?

Fortinet is differentiated by its extensive portfolio of over 619 registered global patents and being ranked number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, demonstrating its commitment to innovation in network security.

Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere.

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, organisations, and governments worldwide. Their core focus is on delivering comprehensive and integrated security solutions to protect against various cyber threats, such as malware, ransomware, data breaches, and other advanced cyberattacks. Fortinet offers a wide range of products and services, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, secure access solutions, cloud security, and more, to safeguard their clients' networks and data. Their ultimate mission is to provide robust and proactive cybersecurity measures to help their customers defend against evolving threats and ensure the resilience of their digital infrastructure. Fortinet's purpose is to secure the digital world, offering cutting-edge technologies and expertise to support their clients in achieving a secure and reliable digital environment, fostering trust, and enabling businesses to operate securely in the ever-changing cyber landscape.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and incentive compensation, stock awards, health and welfare benefits.

  • A 401(k) savings plan with a company match.

  • Paid time off and wellness programs.

  • We recognize outstanding performers as “FortiChamps” with cash and stock awards.

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