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Proofpoint

Cybersecurity subscription services protecting digital channels

Middle Enterprise Account Executive

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFlorida, USANo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must speak fluent English and fluent Spanish.
  • Four or more years of experience selling enterprise software is preferred.
  • A track record of sustained success or over-achievement in a sales role is required.
  • Experience managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through negotiation and closing, is required.
  • Strong verbal and written phone and interpersonal communication skills, as well as organizational skills, are required.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Actively engage prospective new customers by phone and web conference to introduce Proofpoint products and the company's value proposition.
  • Research and prospect within the assigned territory to identify potential new Proofpoint customers.
  • Drive the entire sales process, including prospecting, opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstrations, customer questions and answers, negotiation, and closing.
  • Work with the channel partner network to drive new and incremental revenue.
  • Interact with the management team in one-on-one and team meetings, and through forecasting and reporting, to provide updates and strategic account planning.
  • Develop ongoing knowledge of Proofpoint products and the changing cybersecurity industry.
  • Meet and exceed sales quota.
  • Adjust work hours as needed to cover accounts in other time zones, and travel occasionally for key accounts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience selling through channel partners is a plus.
  • Experience working with Salesforce.com or another customer relationship management system is a plus.

About the Company

Proofpoint

Cybersecurity subscription services protecting digital channels

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company that protects organizations from advanced threats and compliance risks. It serves enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized businesses with a subscription-based suite of solutions that safeguard email, social media, and other digital communication channels from phishing, malware, and ransomware. The products use machine learning and artificial intelligence to detect and mitigate threats in real time and are designed to be easy to integrate with existing IT systems. Revenue comes from recurring subscription tiers and professional services such as threat assessments and incident response. Compared with competitors, Proofpoint emphasizes real-time threat detection, broad coverage of communication channels, and a focus on ease of integration and user-friendly operation. The company's goal is to help organizations strengthen their security posture and reduce compliance and cyber risk across their digital communications.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, CA
Founded
2002

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