Generate incremental revenue and growth through the assigned partners.
Own German partner plans for each account, focusing on growth initiatives and areas such as marketing, enablement, executive engagement/peering, solution creation and sales execution.
Collaborate closely with Fortinet’s global and EMEA Alliances teams. Aligning with the overall strategy and executing local initiatives.
Maximize Fortinet’s presence, visibility and influence.
Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel.
Understand each partner’s core value proposition and go to market strategy.
Input into the development of solutions & services.
Build repeatable and embedded propositions, where appropriate.
Identify and drive early engagement/alignment on large projects.
Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including EMEA/Global Account teams, sales, SE, support, service and management resources in order to meet partner performance objectives and partner’s expectations.
Assume full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the sales cycle with insight into key opportunities and regular reporting
Meet and exceed sales quotas and revenue goals.
Job Experience Required
5+ years channel sales and territory management in networking or security sectors.
Experience building successful business and marketing plans.
Experience in the GSI space, either working for a GSI or managing a GSI relationship at a partner.
Sales forecasting, opportunity identification and drive to close.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to speak German and English fluently.
Excellent presentation skills.
Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.