Description Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.The RoleWe are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Enterprise Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple vertical markets. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the ‘C’ level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.You will manage a portfolio of accounts, encompassing mainly white-space. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award winning technology.
Your day-to-dayEstablish strong business relationships at the executive level within Strategic accounts (FTSE scale organisations)Focus on both penetrating new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.Articulate and promote the company’s value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer baseWork with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.Collaborate with Sales Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrationsPartner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accountsDeliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progressionMaintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint’s competitive positioning in the marketplaceWhat you bring to the teamExperienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnershipsRelentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisorExperience of closing complex opportunities in excess of $500k+Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales processEntrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You’re strategic in approach, but always act with urgency.Preferably you’ll have experience of using SalesforceWhy ProofpointSupportive leadership; an inclusive and employee centric cultureAward winning and market leading technologyWe invest in our sales teams, through world-class leadership & enablement programsWhy ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint#LI-JS2Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us: • Competitive compensation• Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • Annual wellness and community outreach days • Always on recognition for your contributions • Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can’t wait to hear from you!
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