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[Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/24781) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortinet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) / Business Development Manager (Artificial Intelligence) - Sydney/Melbourne ## Job description ### Location Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) At Fortinet, we are at the forefront of securing the evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape with our FortiAIGate AI security platform. We are seeking a passionate and experienced AI Sales Specialist to support the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution for our rapidly growing AI security solutions. This critical quota carrying sales role will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of our solutions that help customers secure the creation and usage of AI applications, including homegrown AI and popular agentic AI tools. As a Sales Specialist, you will: Partner with regional sales leaders to shape and execute the GTM strategy for AI Security solutions across your region, focusing on both expanding existing Fortinet customers and driving greenfield acquisition. Collaborate closely with Fortinet account managers and partners to build pipeline, and to identify, qualify, and close AI Security business. Lead customer-facing activities, including executive presentations, discovery workshops, and live product demonstrations. Design and deliver regional training programs for Fortinet account managers, educating them on new product features, capabilities, competitive differentiators, use cases and business outcomes, to ensure they can confidently pitch and represent Fortinet’s AI security strategy. Consult with enterprise clients to evaluate their current AI landscape, identify security challenges, and architect effective solutions. Act as a trusted thought leader on AI governance and controls, runtime protection, guardrails, automated red-teaming, and shadow AI. Personally engage in strategic account selling, business development, and ongoing customer success, with a focus on business outcomes and ROI Engage deeply with Fortinet’s channel and reseller partners to equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully close AI Security deals, ensuring they are positioned and motivated to lead with Fortinet for AI security. Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, including C-level executives, security leaders, and AI decision-makers. Partner closely with sales, marketing, and product management to ensure alignment and effective GTM execution and AI Security messaging. Serve as an AI evangelist to educate customers on agentic AI best practices, secure AI deployment, and position Fortinet as the definitive leader in AI security projects. ### 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: - Bachelors degree in engineering, science, computer science or related technical field of study preferred - 7+ years of quota-carrying technical sales experience, including at least - 3 years specializing in AI and related technologies. Proven track recorder of consistently meeting or exceeding quota and successfully closing multi-stakeholder, 6- and 7-figure ACV deals in complex enterprise accounts Demonstrated experience engaging with C-level executives, including CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of AI. Understanding of core AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. Experience working within regulated or data-sensitive industries (such as financial services, healthcare, and semiconductors) is preferred. Familiarity with popular agentic AI tools, AI infrastructure, and their associated security implications is preferred. Exemplary written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Ability to travel up to 50% to develop customer relationships and advance opportunities Why Join Us: At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe. We will only notify shortlisted candidates. Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges. #LI-CR1 #LI-Remote ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/24781) ## More jobs at Fortinet ### [Business Development Representative - Sydney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/51fe42d5cdefdf5b937f/) SYDNEY, NSW, Australia ### [Channel Account Manager - Sydney/Melbourne](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/a02fdbf61e8a1183939f/) SYDNEY, NSW, Australia ### [Inside Regional Account Manager - Sydney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/dc0b271d9f571d0d00ae/) SYDNEY, NSW, Australia ### [Regional Account Manager (Public Sector) - Sydney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/4723ed80da2ff478b48f/) SYDNEY, NSW, Australia ### [Technical Account Manager - Sydney/Melbourne](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/6ff02bc79fa6d0ab54b0/) SYDNEY, NSW, Australia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Transformer Expert – Artificial Intelligence & Digital Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/a673c04413c3fae57769/) Siemens ### [Engineer III, Artificial Intelligence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/ddb4f298beff62264442/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bangalore, Karnātaka, India ### [Consultant in Agentic & Artificial Intelligence (f/m/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/668434148b4d0b8a989a/) Siemens ### [Senior Researcher - Artificial Specialized Intelligence - Microsoft Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/8d01077156775f0de3b1/) Microsoft · Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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