Regional Sales Director at Forter

New York, New York, United States

Forter Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, eCommerce, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of enterprise sales experience
  • 5+ years of enterprise sales management experience
  • Experience working for a high growth software company
  • Proven success in selling innovative solutions/services to merchants/enterprises, with a focus on FinTech and eCommerce solutions (analytics, platforms, financial and/or technology solutions)
  • A strong network with a proven track record of enterprise sales within top 500 eCommerce companies (big plus)
  • Superb interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to influence, train and motivate others
  • Prior success building and leading a sales team and its corresponding revenue targets, and experience developing/executing a plan to achieve goals
  • Comfortable with a fast paced, scaleup environment
  • Comfortable and familiar with cross-functional collaboration
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and love of selling

Responsibilities

  • Carry a team quota; regularly meet and/or exceed sales goals
  • Define and execute sales plans and strategies, including specific account plans
  • Define named accounts and establish relationships with decision makers
  • Hire, recruit, mentor and develop top enterprise sales talent across territories
  • Develop and own the sales “funnel,” continuously optimizing every step
  • Define new processes to increase overall productivity
  • Provide regular pipeline and forecast reporting
  • Keep abreast of competition
  • Communicate proactively with management, customers and support staff
  • Participate in team-building and company growth activities including strategy setting and training
  • Travel to customer locations in designated territories to support sales efforts

Skills

enterprise sales
sales management
sales strategy
team building
recruiting
pipeline management
forecasting
FinTech sales
eCommerce sales
account management
cross-functional collaboration

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$513.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.
Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.
Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.
The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.
Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.
Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.
Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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