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Sales Engineer, Enterprise

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In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
167K-270K Annually
Senior level
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San Francisco, CA, USA
167K-270K Annually
Senior level
Pre-sales technical lead supporting enterprise deals: qualify leads, run technical sales calls and demos, explain integration and features, provide post-sales technical support, training, and liaise with engineering. Travel within territory to support sales.
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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. 

 

As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will:

  • Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information
  • Sales calls: 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
  • Post-sales: 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. 

Who 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:

  • 5 – 8 year’s experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
  • 5 – 7 year’s 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
  • The Enterprise Sales Engineer is required to customarily and regularly work outside of their office or home office engaged in selling, including travel as needed to make a sale.

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 $167,000 -  $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

About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
 
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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