Business Development Engineer-service Provider jobs at Fortinet in Canada, Toronto

In this key role, you will create and implement strategic plans focused on attaining and growing Addressable Market Fortinet products and services through Cross-Sell upsell plans.. 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.

Business Development Manager-SecOps, you will:

• Develop and execute account plan for respective Telco Company based on FORTINET’s SecOps strategy and purposes
• Definition and execution of Strategic actions with high impact on the Business in the medium and long term.
• Definition of strategic business metrics (KPI) that contribute to better management of the business
• Maximize Fortinet opportunity while providing value added solutions to Telco/MSSP and Service Provider accounts
• Serves as lead contact responsible for the flow of information to/from Sales management
• Develop Regional SecOps Product Strategy and Development Plan
• Plan and execute joint GTM Strategies
• Develops relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners
• Works closely together with the local account managers in order to maximize the primary business focus
• Generate new opportunities in SecOps Managed Security Service opportunities
• Manage key strategic deals and Multinational Opportunities
• Travels within assigned territory is required – 25%

We Are Looking For:

• 10+ years technology selling experience
• Proven Experience working and selling solutions to Telco and Service Providers
• Ability to relate and influence at decision-making levels in strategic areas such as Product Development and Technology of Telcos
• Bilingual French is desired not mandatory
• Experience in the network security industry
• A proven track record of significant over-quota achievement and demonstrated career stability.
• Experience in building and executing territory and partner plans
• Selling experience in security is recommended
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MBA preferred.

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.

• Conduct technical meetings with stakeholders within assigned Carrier and Service Provider accounts to present Fortinet SASE and SecOps Architectures and other solutions that address business needs.
• Provide technical pre-sales support to Fortinet Sales teams and partners, positively influencing sales and opportunity development within Canada.
• Deliver presentations on Fortinet's technical concepts, tailoring communication styles for executive management, technical management, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate and execute demo labs or proof-of-value sessions for customers.

• Support the entire lifecycle of MSSP partners, from discovery and service structuring to technical delivery, sales, and ongoing support.
• Assist partners in integrating Fortinet technologies and capabilities with their tools and platforms to enhance service offerings.
• Identify and collaborate with key technical resources to drive Fortinet solution development and enablement through partners.
• Contribute to building security service solutions that integrate Fortinet products into partners' portfolios.

• Participate in homologation and certification processes for Fortinet's product portfolio, specifically SASE and SecOps solutions, within Carrier and Service Provider environments.
• Work with Business Development Managers to position Fortinet technologieseffectively.
• Monitor industry trends in Managed Cybersecurity markets and contribute to strategic positioning efforts.

• Develop, update, and translate technical documentation and presentations to support partners in delivering effective demonstrations of Fortinet products.
• Conduct educational initiatives, including in-person and remote training sessions (e.g., webinars), to enhance partner, reseller, and distributor knowledge of Fortinet solutions.

• Represent Fortinet at public conferences, media events, and partner-driven activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Field Marketing teams to identify market-specific needs and drive relevant initiatives.
• Actively participate in internal engineering communities (Tech Teams, mailing lists, partner forums) and assist peers across Canada to enhance Fortinet’s success.

• Stay updated on Fortinet products through internal and external training, including self-paced learning modules.
• Engage in professional development to remain an expert resource for resellers, partners, and distributors.
• Work collaboratively with peers across Canada to develop market-specific initiatives that enhance customer service and strengthen Fortinet’s cybersecurity presence.

We Are Looking For:

• 10+ years in a pre-sales technical engineering role.
• 5+ years of proven experience designing, building, and supporting advanced security solutions in a customer-facing role.
• 3+ years supporting the Telco/Service Providers/MSSP vertical.

• Strong network and security skills, including hands-on experience with products from top security vendors.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Network Security Enforcement – Firewall/VPN, Access, Authentication, and Privacy.
  • Network Security Management – Centralized Configuration, Administration, and Reporting.
  • Network Security Intelligence – Application-level Security, SASE, ZTNA.
• Strong understanding of common TCP/IP service protocols, including:
  • ICMP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, SNMP, SSH, RIP, OSPF, BGP, PPTP, L2TP, 802.1q, 802.1x.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies and protocols:
  • IPSec, SSL, 3DES, AES, SHA-1, MD5.
• Strong understanding of scripting and automation technologies, including:
  • Python, Ruby, Perl, Ansible, Java, Terraform, and general API development.
• Deep technical knowledge of Managed Security Services from leading industry vendors.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet’s technologies is a plus.

• Bilingual: Strong oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English. Spanish is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and a proven problem solver.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask across multiple projects.
• Exceptional presentation skills, capable of engaging audiences of all sizes, from technical teams to C-level executives.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions and perform well under pressure.

• Availability to travel up to 40% of the time, including short-notice travel.
• Bachelor / Engineering degree on Computer Science, Electronics or Telecommunications

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage internal sales relationships, as well as be a key point of contact for SASE opportunities with the end customer.
• Build and implement account / marketing plans for account penetration.
• Generate a sales pipeline, qualify opportunities, and accurately forecast pipeline.
• Achievement of agreed quarterly sales goals.
• Channel effectiveness: Adept at working/developing opportunities with ecosystem & channel partners.
• Excellent communicator including the ability to create and deliver engaging and effective presentations to an executive audience.
• Effective in a collaborative environment, particularly interacting with product and business professionals.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and Regional Systems Engineers ensuring customers understand how to deliver value to their customers and partners with FortiSASE.
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to prospects and customers working with the Field Sales and Engineering teams.
• Deliver outstanding service and problem resolution to Fortinet customers.

Required Skills:

• Fully qualified, experienced sales professional that is forward-thinking and has an expert understanding of the technology business sector.
• Exceptional business and financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to understand both short-term and long-term financial impact of business decisions.
• Previous experience designing business plans and market strategies.
• Proven ability with solution selling with a hunter mentality.
• A proven track record of quota achievement and demonstrated career stability.
• A self-motivated, independent thinker that can move deals through the selling cycle.
• Competitive, Self-starter, Hunter-type mentality.
• Previous experience in network security. Knowledgeable in the following technologies SASE, VPN, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Prevention, and Content Filtering.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills to evaluate complex problems to find a systematic approach to gain a quick resolution.
• Ability to work independently with little direction – travel will be required in territory.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable.