Major Account Manager Public

Company Description

Joining Check Point as a Public Major Account Manager offers you the chance to be part of a global cybersecurity leader at the forefront of protecting critical infrastructure and government data. In this role, you will make a direct impact on national security and public safety by providing innovative cybersecurity solutions to government agencies and organizations. You'll benefit from professional growth opportunities, collaborate with a passionate team, work with cutting-edge technology, and enjoy competitive compensation tailored to the demands of the public sector cybersecurity domain. 

Job Description

We are looking for a high-performing Major Account Manager – Public Sector to join our Germany team. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for growing Check Point’s presence across German public sector and healthcare-related accounts, while developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior decision-makers.

This role combines new business acquisition, strategic account growth, and public sector relationship management. You will identify and pursue new opportunities within the German healthcare and public sector ecosystem, expand relationships with existing customers and providers, and position Check Point’s cybersecurity solutions against complex national security, compliance, and infrastructure protection needs.

The ideal candidate is a resilient, proactive, and commercially strong sales professional with proven experience in IT or cybersecurity sales, a strong understanding of public sector procurement environments, and the ability to engage confidently with both technical stakeholders and senior executives.

• Grow and manage relationships with existing German public sector organizations, and healthcare-related accounts.
• Identify, qualify, and acquire new healthcare and public sector customers by leveraging industry knowledge, market insight, and a strong professional network.
• Navigate complex government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder buying environments.
• Build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from IT and cybersecurity professionals to senior officials and executive decision-makers.
• Drive new business, expansion opportunities, and strategic account growth across assigned public and healthcare sector accounts, aligned with the Major Account Manager profile.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans with a multi-year view, including clear priorities, opportunity mapping, stakeholder engagement, and growth potential.
• Position Check Point’s cybersecurity portfolio to address the unique requirements of the German defense and public sector market, including cloud, network security, firewall, AI-driven security, and advanced threat prevention.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes, including executive engagement, solution alignment, commercial discussions, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota-carrying sales or account management experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related technology field, ideally with exposure to healthcare, public sector, or government customers.
• Proven ability to build and grow relationships within healthcare institutions, government entities, or public sector organizations.
• Experience navigating government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and complex public sector sales cycles.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and the ability to connect customer security challenges with relevant solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business, expand existing accounts, and manage complex enterprise customers — aligned with the Major Account Manager profile.
• Strong executive presence and confidence engaging senior stakeholders, decision-makers, and technical audiences.
• Ability to manage complex buying committees and lead multi-stakeholder engagement across large organizations.
• Disciplined approach to account planning, qualification, sales reporting, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to articulate value clearly and align cybersecurity solutions to customer priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage critical customer situations professionally and effectively.
• Relevant degree or advanced studies are preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, government events, cybersecurity briefings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Native German and fluent English are required. 

Additional Information

Why Check Point? 

Joining Check Point as a Public Sector Major Account Manager gives you the opportunity to be part of a global cyber security leader protecting critical infrastructure, government organizations, and sensitive public sector environments. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, a global partner ecosystem, and talented professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact. 

In this role, you will contribute directly to helping public and defense sector organizations strengthen their cyber resilience, protect national infrastructure, and address an evolving threat landscape. You will also benefit from professional growth opportunities, ownership, collaboration, and competitive compensation tailored to the demands of the public sector cyber security domain. 

Equal Opportunity 

Check Point Software Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem. We are committed to fostering a diverse team of individuals. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our passionate, collaborative, remote-friendly, and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective may be exactly what we need for this role.