Major Account Manager driving strategic cybersecurity sales and executive relationships with Canadian telecom providers. Expanding Fortinet’s Secure Networking, SASE, and security operations solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year account plans to accelerate growth within existing customers and capture new opportunities
Build and nurture relationships with business, network, and security leaders
Lead new business pitches, manage renewals, and negotiate complex agreements
Drive enterprise-wide adoption of Fortinet solutions and double-digit growth
Collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing teams on tailored cybersecurity and managed service proposals
Achieve quarterly and annual sales goals through pipeline generation, forecasting, and territory planning
Represent Fortinet in industry forums, customer workshops, and executive reviews
Mentor peers and contribute to team strategy
Collaborate across sales, channel, and technical teams
Requirements
10+ years in sales and pre-sales roles within the networking, cybersecurity, or telecommunications industry
Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and driving growth in enterprise and managed services solutions
5–8 years managing Fortune 1000 or large enterprise accounts
Experience preferably within the Canadian telco or service provider segment
Existing executive relationships within Canadian telcos preferred
Minimum 3 years selling network security products or managed security services
Exposure to AI-driven security operations considered an asset
Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities for executive and technical audiences
Strong written and verbal communication
Goal-oriented, self-motivated professional with strong business acumen and interpersonal influence
Proven success working independently and within a matrix organization
Skilled in building business plans and go-to-market strategies
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required
Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), including counseling, legal advice, and mental health resources
Critical illness, disability, and life insurance
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
Competitive Paid Time Off
Flexible leave policies
Paid health days
Equity program eligibility
Bonus eligibility, reviewed at hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
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