Team Lead - Named Account Manager (Netherlands)

Team Lead - Named Account Manager (Netherlands(

Location: Utrecht 

Role Overview: Fortinet is a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of experience, shaping the future of cybersecurity and redefining the intersection of networking and security. Our mission is to safeguard people, devices and data everywhere. We are seeking a Named Account Manager to support the continued expansion of our enterprise business. 

The role will lead a team of Named Account Managers, driving growth across private sector organisations and strengthening Fortinet’s presence in the BeLux region.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Named Account Managers
• Build and execute strategic account plans to expand Fortinet’s presence across private sector accounts 
• Establish and strengthen executive-level relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners
• Oversee the creation and delivery of proposals, bids, RFI and RFP responses, and Statements of Work
• Support the team in negotiating commercial terms that drive long-term customer partnerships
• Drive new business development while ensuring strong expansion within existing enterprise accounts
• Manage reseller and partner relationships in alignment with Fortinet’s channel programmes, ensuring effective enablement and collaboration
• Build revenue and non-revenue business plans with partners, including MDF strategy, account penetration and profitability targets
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and ensure consistent execution across the territory
• Collaborate closely with SE teams, consulting teams, marketing, engineering and regional leadership to drive growth
• Travel within the assigned territory as required

 What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience selling technology solutions to enterprise customers
• Proven success managing and developing high-performing sales teams
• Strong track record of over-quota achievement and career stability
• Experience closing complex private sector deals
• Background in network security, including one or more of the following: Firewall and VPN, Antivirus, IDS or IDP
• Excellent presentation, communication and executive-engagement skills
• Strong business acumen, leadership capability and the ability to mentor and motivate teams