Named Account Manager, SLED
Fortinet
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Remote · Chicago, IL · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
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 Named Account Manager, SLED in North Florida to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
As a Named Accounts Manager, SLED you will:
Drive direct sales engagements into SLED accounts within your assigned territory.
Create and implement territory plans to achieve deployments of Fortinet solutions to a set of assigned, existing accounts and new logo prospects, within your assigned territory.
Develop executive relationships with key buyers and influencers and leverage these relationships to achieve quarterly sales goals.
Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning contract bids, proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and Statements of Work.
Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve mutually beneficial results and long-term partnerships.
Build and promote the Company’s position as the worldwide leader in Unified Threat Management
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We Are Looking For:
An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:
Experienced Tech Sales professional with an expert understanding of the SLED accounts (state, local gov’t, K-12, and higher edu) within the North Florida region.
Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies to increase sales
Experience in selling solutions
Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
Excellent presentation skills for different audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to move deals through the selling cycle
Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Candidates who excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Previous experience in network security and familiarity with technologies such as VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering
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.
Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.
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 $200,000 - $270,000 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
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.