Senior Channel Marketing Specialist

**Senior Channel Marketing Specialist - Germany**

Fortinet develops and markets cybersecurity software, appliances and services by providing top-rated network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative Fabric. Our unique security Fabric combines Security Processors, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to give customers proven security, exceptional performance, and better visibility and control - while providing easier administration. Our market position and solution effectiveness have been widely validated by industry analysts, independent testing labs, business organizations, and media outlets worldwide. We are proud to count the majority of Fortune 500 companies among our satisfied customers. Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices all around the globe.

**The role - What we have to offer**:
We have an exciting opportunity in our office in Germany for a Senior Channel Marketing Specialist: the role will lead and coordinate channel marketing to and through our active distributor and reseller base, under the leadership of our Channel Marketing Manager for Germany.

This is a temporary position for 12 months, covering the maternity leave of our Channel Marketing Specialist in Germany.

**In this role you **will be**:

- Managing and developing programs offered by Fortinet to distribution channel and customer facing partners (SIs, VARs, MSSPs, Telcos) to increase revenues and brand preference.
- Assisting in measuring results of all channel partner related activities, in close cooperation with their respective account managers and channel data analyst.
- Supporting on the development of effective programs with Fortinet distributors to recruit, onboard and rapidly activate new channel partners.
- Helping provide marketing consultancy to Fortinet distributors and engage directly with Expert and Advanced partners and new resellers to develop cooperative programs to build the sales pipeline.
- Encouraging the adoption of the full Fortinet products portfolio by channel partners,
and the development of their expertise in new high growth areas.
- Managing and organizing Fortinet’s presence at partner conferences and events, supporting channel partners in organizing seminars and events, and leading the production of event materials.
- Increasing Fortinet’s brand preference in the region´s channel partner communities, using online, social media and offline strategies.
- Briefing and leading external agencies and suppliers as required.

**In **terms of skillset, you will have**:

- Strong and extensive expertise in channel marketing within the IT security, telecom or software industry.
- Proven record of working under pressure, independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good understanding of online and offline channel communications in Germany as well as presentation and project management skills.
- A proactive and highly motivated attitude and the ability to work autonomously.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
- Strong execution, team player, quick learner, self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Experienced in using marketing automation tools e.g. Eloqua and event management tools e.g. Swoogo is a plus

**What **’s in it for you**:

- A chance to work in high performing, fast-paced, ever-changing exciting and flexible working environment, where you will never be bored, and you’ll be geared towards empowering innovation with minimum red tape.
- Security (excuse the pun) and Growth. We truly believe with growth, comes opportunity and we promote from within.
- A mature and trusting culture where you’ll thrive working independently and autonomously.
- Competitive compensation and benefits that reflect how much we value our employees and their families.