Enterprise Sales Engineer

Fortinet • Chicago, IL

194d • $201,100 - $223,300

About The Position

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 Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer.
• 5 - 7 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies.
• Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols.
• Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector.
• Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies.
• Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services.
• Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues.
• Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions.
• Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation time and sick time.
• Comprehensive leave program.
• Participation in the Fortinet equity program.
• Eligibility for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries