Hybrid Major Account Manager – Communications Service Providers

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About the role

  • Major Account Manager driving growth in cybersecurity solutions for Canadian Communications Service Providers. Leading strategic initiatives and managing executive relationships within the cybersecurity landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute multi-year account plans that accelerate growth within existing customers and capture new opportunities aligned with partner transformation goals.
  • Build and nurture relationships across business, network, and security leadership levels to position Fortinet as a trusted innovation partner.
  • Lead new business pitches, manage renewals, and negotiate complex agreements that drive enterprise-wide adoption of Fortinet solutions and double digit growth.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and marketing teams to design and deliver tailored cybersecurity and managed service proposals.
  • Consistently achieve quarterly and annual sales goals through disciplined pipeline generation, accurate forecasting, and proactive territory planning.
  • Represent Fortinet in key industry forums, customer workshops, and executive reviews to influence market perception and customer direction.
  • Embody Fortinet’s values of teamwork, openness, and innovation by mentoring peers, contributing to team strategy, and working with a high degree of collaboration across sales, channel, and technical teams.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in sales and pre-sales roles within the networking, cybersecurity, or telecommunications industry.
  • Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and driving growth in enterprise and managed services solutions.
  • 5–8 years managing Fortune 1000 or large enterprise accounts, preferably within the Canadian telco or service provider segment.
  • Existing executive relationships within Canadian telcos (Bell, Rogers, TELUS, or equivalent) are preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years selling network security products or managed security services, with exposure to AI-driven security operations considered an asset.
  • Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities for both executive and technical audiences; strong written and verbal communication.
  • Goal-oriented, self-motivated professional with strong business acumen, interpersonal influence, and proven success working independently and within a matrix organization.
  • Skilled in building business plans and go-to-market strategies that expand market share and accelerate growth.

Benefits

  • We offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall health, well-being, and financial success.
  • Embark on a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful career with one of the world’s cybersecurity leaders.
  • Join us in delivering AI-driven, innovative solutions that protect and empower more than 890,000+ customers worldwide and make a lasting impact on the digital world.

Job title

Major Account Manager – Communications Service Providers

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Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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