Major Account Manager - MSSP

Job Description

Major Account Manager – MSSP (France)

Role Overview

Fortinet is a global cybersecurity leader with over two decades of innovation, securing people, devices, and data across the world. We are seeking a Major Account Manager – MSSP to drive growth within our MSSP ecosystem in France. This role is critical to expanding Fortinet’s presence across the French MSSP landscape, strengthening strategic partnerships, and accelerating adoption of our security and networking platforms.

You will act as the primary Account Manager for key MSSP partners across France. Depending on experience and strengths, the portfolio may include major national MSSPs, regional service providers, or a mix of high growth emerging partners. This position requires regular travel across France to meet partners and customers, so strong customer facing experience and confidence in leading in person engagements are essential.

As a Major Account Manager, you will:

• Lead direct sales engagements with assigned MSSP partners across France
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand Fortinet’s footprint within the MSSP ecosystem
• Build and maintain executive level relationships with key decision makers, service design teams, and operational leaders
• Work cross functionally to deliver proposals, commercial models, and service creation frameworks
• Support partners in building, launching, and scaling managed services based on Fortinet technologies
• Negotiate business terms that support long term, recurring revenue partnerships
• Generate and manage a strong pipeline of MSSP driven opportunities through to closure
• Accurately forecast business and consistently achieve quarterly sales quotas
• Represent Fortinet with credibility and insight, addressing partner and end customer challenges with a solutions oriented approach
• Conduct regular on site partner and customer meetings across France to strengthen relationships and accelerate business outcomes

We Are Looking For:

A strategic, collaborative, and commercially driven individual who understands the MSSP business model and can influence both technical and business stakeholders. We are particularly looking for someone who is passionate, energetic, and brings a proactive approach to building relationships and driving growth.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in major account sales, with at least 5 years focused on MSSP, Telecom, or Service Provider clients
• Proven success selling cybersecurity or networking solutions, with consistent quota achievement
• Strong understanding of MSSP operating models, service creation, recurring revenue dynamics, and security architectures
• Demonstrated ability to close complex deals and navigate long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical, commercial, and executive audiences
• A proactive, self driven mindset with resilience and adaptability in fast moving environments
• Strong customer facing experience, with the ability to lead impactful in person meetings and build trust quickly
• Based in France, with the flexibility to travel regularly across the country to meet partners and customers

Why Join Us

Fortinet values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, along with an attractive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well being and financial security. Join us in delivering solutions that make a meaningful impact for more than 660,000 customers worldwide.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Fortinet does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior agreement will be considered provided free of charge.