Ability to manage large and complex deals involving highly technical negotiations
Excellent presentation skills, both online and in face-to-face settings, capable of delivering product and technology presentations to technical and business audiences to all levels within a customer organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as listening and negotiation skills
A self-motivated, independent “doer” who can move deals through the selling cycle
Ability to add value as a team member by collaborating with a variety of teams such as engineering, sales, product management, customer support and professional services
Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Knowledge of standards and cybersecurity best practices for OT and IT environments
Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency in English and Spanish required, conversational Portuguese is highly desirable
Technical certifications (ex. ISA/IEC 62443, SANS ICS (GICSP, GRID e GCIP)) are a plus
Job Duties:
Guide sales process from prospection of new opportunities till closure/delivery
Maximize Fortinet opportunities while providing value added solutions enhancing the offer within the OT space
Develop innovative product and service offerings to enhance Fortinet’s portfolio and increase share of mind and share of wallet
Work closely together with the local account teams to ensure there is proper focus on OT related deals
Develop relationships with key decision makers, influencers, and partners
Forge and manage partnerships with global and regional technology providers to complement Fortinet’s offerings
Manage effective working relationships with assigned regional sales and engineering teams
Travel within assigned territory is required
Maintain accurate forecasting of OT deals within the assigned territory
Experience:
Proven experience in selling cybersecurity and/or networking solutions applied to the operational technology space in a customer-facing role
Experience as a BDM in a matrix organization crafting deals in at least 3 of these segments: Utilities (energy, water), oil & gas, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food processing, smart buildings, smart cities, critical infrastructure
Experience in designing solutions based on OTCI standards and architectures
Past experience in delivering OT projects in a professional services engagement is highly desirable
Background in cybersecurity in general, Information Technology and networking will be valued