technology matters but people don't - Account Executive Fortinet Employee Review

2.0
Oct 23, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Industry leading networking technology. Great people throughout the company at the operational levels. This could be a great stepping stone as experienced people are leaving in droves.

Cons

Ken Xie does not understand how to extend innovation outside outside of the products. Internal systems are a decade old and poorly maintained, Basic company building is poorly understood. Awful communication like price changes with 2 weeks notice, cancellation of the Fortinet Championship never internally mentioned, found out about the mass firing of the regional CISO's via LinkedIn. Feedback to leadership is handled poorly. They completely butchered the comp plan, handled the rollout poorly, and still don't actually understand why. The company has shifted from relationship focused to stock price focused and great people are leaving in droves. I left because Fortinet increasingly jeopardized the relationships I built with my customers.

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5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. WLB is good. Working hours are flexible. I can go to the office at 11 2. No politics in the office 3. No micro-management

Cons

1. Pay is not competitive 2. Few Benefits

4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent company to work for. Great resources. Future is bright at Fortinet

Cons

The only down side is the pay for an enterprise sales rep is low compared to industry average.

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