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Named Account Manager, SLED

Fortinet

Chicago, ILFull-time$200–270K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$200–270K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Fortinet is seeking a Named Account Manager, SLED, to grow its business in North Florida. The role drives sales to state, local government, K-12, and higher education accounts, develops territory plans and executive relationships, and coordinates proposals and bids with internal teams. The manager negotiates client agreements and promotes Fortinet’s security solutions. The position seeks an experienced technology sales professional with SLED account knowledge and network security familiarity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales, nice to haveAccount Management, nice to haveBusiness Planning, nice to haveMarketing Strategies, nice to haveNegotiation, nice to havePublic Speaking, nice to haveInterpersonal Communications, nice to haveNetwork Security, nice to haveVirtual Private Networks (VPN), nice to haveFirewall, nice to haveIntrusion Prevention Systems, nice to haveContent Filtering, nice to haveTechnology Sales, nice to haveSLED Account Knowledge, nice to haveMarket Strategy, nice to haveSolution Selling, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveSales Cycle Management, nice to haveVPN, nice to haveAntivirus, nice to haveAntispam, nice to haveIntrusion Prevention, nice to haveMotivation, nice to haveProactivity, nice to haveResults Orientation, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

. 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. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 47,558 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–270K/yr
  • Illinois median$88–130K/yr1,106 salary ranges
  • US median$94–140K/yr24,534 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $235K, is 114% above the Illinois median midpoint ($110K) — in the top quarter of Sales salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,734 open Sales jobs in Illinois and 47,558 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (27,497 postings).
Education
9,420 of the 47,558 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

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