Responsible for selling Check Point's products and solutions through Channel Partners and interacting directly with customers in State and Local Government accounts as well as Education accounts in a designated territory. You will also be working closely with a Sales Engineer in the territory
Essential to success in this role is a keen ability to develop new accounts and to penetrate new divisions and organizations within assigned existing accounts
Use relationship management techniques to develop selling opportunities within partner organizations; penetrate new divisions and organizations within assigned existing accounts; develop net new customer opportunities
Schedule and attend sales call appointments with net new prospects and existing accounts. Check Point Channel Partner Representatives may also participate in the sales call to help qualify the opportunity
Respond to RFP's and follow up with prospects. Develop an account plan to sell to existing customers based on their business needs. Build and strengthen the business relationship with current accounts and new prospects
60-70% travel within territory
Qualifications
8+ years of sales experience working with State / Local Government and Education accounts
An aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems as well as the competitive landscape
Experience that demonstrates a strong level of expertise in technical specifications required to sell Check Point products and services is required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Track record of exceeding assigned sales quotas in contiguous, multiple years
Must be eligible to to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future