Named Account Manager - MidMarket - SF Bay Area
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
Job Description
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is the leading enterprise cybersecurity company protecting people and agentic agents from vulnerabilities and data from exfiltration. 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 eighty-five of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, cloud, endpoint, 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 the leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.
**The Role**
Proofpoint is looking for a high-performing Sales professional to join their Named Account team. This person will sell to Enterprise accounts i.e. 2,500 mailboxes to approx. 6,000 mailboxes and manage 35+ Named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers. They will work with our partner community, business development and marketing to gain access to white space accounts while upselling and cross-selling existing customers. The role will include selling the entire Proofpoint portfolio including email security, impersonation protection, security awareness training, data loss prevention, insider threat management, data security posture management, archive and compliance, while working closely with internal and external ecosystem partners. In this role, you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint and market leadership while protecting our customers from advanced threats and targeted attacks.
If you are looking to join a high-performing, collaborative team with a track record of success this is the team for you! Proofpoint provides opportunities for networking, ongoing professional education, and career growth.
The Named Account Manager role reports to the Named Account Sales Director. Candidate must reside in Northern California/Bay Area.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Develop and execute a path to plan with a focus on Forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene.
+ Relentless attention to detail and a never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity i.e. customer and partner meetings with an emphasis on executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO etc.)
+ Strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cybersecurity
+ High sales activity i.e. 6-10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting hours per week. Ability to both prospect and close business
**What you bring to the team**
+ Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber security solutions (or related field) and managing midmarket accounts.
+ Demonstrable track record of success.
+ Experience working with Channel Partners and selling via two-tier distribution.
+ Track record of developing complex, multi-product/multiyear proposals
+ Engaged presentations focused on customer needs while delivering overall solution value.
+ Ability to Identify customer business drivers.
+ Use case/business value selling.
+ Ability to quarterback a multitude of internal and external resources while being in tune with the different personalities and competing priorities.
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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
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Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Regional Director-Named Account Sales-MidMarket
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**The Role**
We are seeking an exceptional Regional Director, Field Sales to join and lead our rapidly expanding team in the Northwest United States. In this role you will lead and coach Mid-Market sales teams identifying, developing, and retaining high talent who deliver value to the company's business. You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Create and execute both strategic and tactical plans to significantly increase our presence, revenue and market share in the territory
+ Lead a team of virtual Mid-Market account managers throughout the region
+ Establish and maintain key regional customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company's customer base
+ Define partner plan and work with the channel to drive incremental revenue
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company's competitive positioning in the marketplace
+ Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive revenue and adoption
**What you bring to the team**
+ 5+ years of experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography
+ Prior experience selling Security or Enterprise SaaS solutions preferred
+ Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry
+ Strong security industry contacts in the prospective customer and influencer communities
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate the company's value proposition
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business
+ Experience driving and participating in outbound calling
+ Experience building demand generation plans with marketing
Must reside in Northern Cal or PacNorthWest
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Account Executive - Major Accounts
Irvine, CA job
Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
About the Role
Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday's new customer growth. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud. As a team, we believe that partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value is super important. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing. In this role, you will: •Drive complex sales cycles through orchestrating internal teams of pre-sales, value management, bid management, inside sales, marketing and sales support •Utilize consultative selling skills to initiate long-standing relationships with prospective customers and Executive sponsors •Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory •Provide input to product strategy and build partnership with senior leadership •Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data
About You
Basic Qualifications •8+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position. •8+ years experience collaborating with internal teams (pre-sales, value, inside sales) to achieve quota and run multiple deals at once •8+ years experience managing long sales cycles end to end and nurturing the relationship throughout •8+ years experience forming strong relationships with key stakeholders at the executive level within both existing and new business units; while sharing Workday value propositions Other Qualifications •Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts •Able to quickly establish trust with key stakeholders •Have and able to lead all aspects of the sales cycle with the ability to uncover, qualifying, developing, and closing new, white-space territories and accounts •Experience partnering with internal team members on account strategies for short and long term prospecting and territory management •Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $147,600 USD - $180,400 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $147,600 USD - $180,400 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Auto-ApplySystems Engineer, Enterprise
Los Angeles, CA job
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to work closely with a Major Account Manager in a defined territory. The Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales.
Responsibilities:
Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer or educate the customer and partner onissues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
Post-sales - be the lead technical contact for identified accounts for technical issues and will work closely with the technical support team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customer's technical issues.
Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.
Required Skills:
5 - 8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5 - 7 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
Proven understanding of DNS and NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP
Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.
Solid understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
Exceptional presentation skills
The Systems Engineer, Enterprise is required to customarily and regularly work outside of their office or home office engaged in selling, including travel as needed to make a sale.
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree favorable
Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $215,400 - $278,700 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan
Auto-ApplySolution Consultant - HCM
Azusa, CA job
Your work days are brighter here.
We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Join an exciting team charting a new path where you will be a leading advocate for customer loyalty. This will involve supporting proactive engagements to accelerate product adoption & optimization, strengthening relationships to improve overall customer health, driving revenue retention and building future product pipeline.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and driven Solution Consultant to join our HCM Customer Engagement & Renewals team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our existing customers, helping them improve the value of their investment in Workday's products. Your primary focus will be on customer retention by driving product adoption and finding opportunities to expand product usage. This role requires a deep understanding of our product suite, excellent discovery and presentation skills, and a consultative approach to customer engagements. This role will engage with varying levels within the customer organization and lead strategic conversations regarding aligning Workday product to business outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
Drive Product Adoption:
Conduct product demonstrations and workshops to showcase the value and benefits of underutilized products to drive increased feature adoption.
Identify and address any roadblocks hindering product adoption.
Work with CX and Services to develop tailored adoption plans to guide customers through successful deployment.
Build Customer Relationships:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customer team members.
Serve as a trusted advisor, providing guidance and support on product-related inquiries and innovation.
Understand customer needs and challenges to recommend relevant solutions.
Gather customer feedback and share insights with product development teams.
Identify Product Expansion & Value Realization Opportunities:
Analyze customer data and usage patterns to find opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
May collaborate with Sales teams & Solution Consulting teams to develop product expansion strategies.
Stay informed about new product releases and features to identify potential use cases for existing customers.
* Ability to travel up to 50% across the US.
About You
Basic Qualifications :
Principal Solution Consultant:
5+ years of Workday Solution Consulting Experience or Product Experience in a Customer Facing Role
5+ Workday product knowledge across the HCM suite.
Sr. Solution Consultant:
3+ years of Workday Solution Consulting Experience or Product Experience in a Customer Facing Role
3+ Workday product knowledge across the HCM suite.
Other Qualifications:
Customer Focus: A passion for customer success and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Discovery Skills: Experience in leading open-ended conversations to uncover opportunity without pre-determined prompts.
Presentation Skills: Confident and engaging presentation style, with the ability to tailor presentations to different audiences.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effectively identify and addressing customer challenges.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, value and product development.
Industry: Understanding of industry best practices and trends
Customer Success: Familiarity with existing Workday Success Plans and other CX motions
Posting End Date:
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated. 12/31/2025
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
Additional Considerations:
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
12/31/2025
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Auto-ApplyServices Evangelist
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
**About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
**How We Work:**
At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
**Bold** in how we dream and innovate
**Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities
**Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes
**Visionary** in future focused problem-solving
**Exceptional** in execution and impact
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.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
About the Services Evangelist Team:
The Proofpoint Services Evangelist team are collaborative team players who are always willing to share their winning sales tactics with their peers. Services Evangelists at Proofpoint have a direct impact on the success of our overall organization by augmenting our best-in-class technologies with our innovative programmatic approach to customer success. Our evangelists are trusted partners, working side-by-side with our Field, Territory and Enterprise Account Managers to increase our services attach rate globally. They are highly valued members of our organization and for this reason, Proofpoint heavily invests in their professional growth and empowers them with the resources and support to advance their career interests.
**About the Role:** Seeking an experienced and dynamic Services Evangelist to focus on how to build successful programs to Protect People and Defend Data by optimizing Proofpoint's world-class technology solutions globally. This role will lead presales conversations, strategy sessions, and value propositions for organizations looking to operationalize Proofpoint technology solutions. You will use your deep knowledge and experience to advise customers on how they can combine people, process, and technology to achieve their Cybersecurity objectives. This individual will be a major contributor to our aggressive plans regarding market share and positioning holistic programs to solve complex problems in the Cybersecurity space.
**Your day-to-day** :
- As a critical member of the Proofpoint Services Evangelist team, engage with both current customers and prospective customers in person (occasionally), by phone, and/or video conference, at your discretion.
- Conduct and lead services value conversations with internal team members as well as customers and prospects.
- Build rapport, trust and credibility with Proofpoint teammates and customers, as they will rely on your expertise and advise how to plan and move forward with major Cybersecurity initiatives.
- You may be called upon to assist in presenting in webinars and Proofpoint customer-accuracy events.
- You will be able to provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to services leadership and will have influence in service design, go-to-market strategy, and pricing.
- You will be an expert on Email Security, Security Awareness Training, Information Protection, and Cloud Security.
- You will have the chance to use your judgement, share your ideas and form lasting relationships and experiences that will help shape the next steps in your professional journey. What You Bring to The Team
- 10+ years of experience in managed services sales or delivery, former executive or practitioner who planned or implemented Email Threat Protection, Information Protection, or Cloud Security programs. - Strong executive level presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong background in a wide range of Cybersecurity including current advanced threats, threat protection, data protection, cloud security, malware protection and/or incident response. - Must be organized, detail and process oriented
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- You enjoy working with people and helping them solve their problems.
- Comfort leading open, collaborative conversations.
- A track record of success presenting to / educating field sales, SEs, and customers.
- Rigorous organizational skills
- Security certifications such as CISSP are strongly preferred.
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization 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.
**Why 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
+ Career success on your terms
+ Flexible work environment
+ 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
**How to Apply**
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
**Base Pay Ranges:**
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 191,360.00 - 263,120.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 172,320.00 - 236,940.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Data Security Sales Specialist- CA/WA
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Department Overview:**
The Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing group made up of passionate, talented individuals dedicated to driving impact in the Data Security space. As one of the company's major growth engines, this team supports our outstanding customer base and sells a portfolio of six (and expanding) industry-leading Data Security products and packages.
**Role Overview:**
We are seeking an experienced Sales Specialist to align with our **Healthcare Pacific/West** **Team** . Reporting to the Sales Director for the Data Security team, you will partner closely with Proofpoint's core sales reps as a specialist and partner to drive growth across the region. In this role, you will serve as the trusted advisor for our Data Security portfolio and collaborate with both internal teams and customers to deliver value and outcomes.
Your day to day:
+ The ability to build strong relationships at all levels of a customer account and internal proofpoint to drive deals to closure.
+ Partner with the core sales team to expand our Data Security footprint within existing customers by leveraging strong relationships and strategic alignment.
+ Lead the customer and core sellers through the Data Security Sales cycle based on industry and Proofpoint best practices for evaluating a modern data security solution.
+ Demonstrate drive and initiative to penetrate net-new accounts while also deepening engagement with existing Data Security customers resulting in explosive Data Security pipeline creation for your assigned region.
+ Collaborate with our extraordinary Sales Engineers team to design account strategies, deliver impactful demos, and run proof-of-concept (POC) programs.
+ Partner with the channel organization to capture new market share in Data Security
+ Drive continued enablement of our product portfolio to support more meaningful customer conversations and empower the core sales team. This includes field enablement activities such as hosting office hours, weekly sales play updates on team calls, delivering training sessions, facilitating role plays, and supporting core sales teamwith territory-specific needs.
**What you bring to the team:**
+ Proven success selling Data Security into Strategic and Enterprise accounts.
+ Experience with enterprise security solutions such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Insider Threat Management (ITM), or SSE/SASE
+ Strong presentation, discovery, relationship making, and consultative selling skills.
+ Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.
+ Technical curiosity and a desire to gain deep product expertise.
+ Strong strategic account planning and forecasting capabilities.
+ A proven track record exceeding sales goals and the desire to win
+ Passion for collaborating across all business functions to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results - while also understanding and navigating the overlay structure within the sales org.
+ Proficient in sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and other related platforms used for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.
**Why Proofpoint:**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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! #LifeAtPFPT
+ .Must reside in CA/WA /CO/OR
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Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Sr. Engagement Manager, AI Solutions Delivery
Azusa, CA job
Your work days are brighter here.
We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Come join our team and help shape the future of AI at Workday!
Workday is a leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) Human Capital Management and Financial Management solutions. Our AI capabilities are central to our strategy, empowering customers to transform their businesses. The AI Services team is at the forefront of this transformation, responsible for building and delivering AI-powered solutions that drive customer value and business growth.
Our team brings a diverse range of skills from across product, engineering, and professional services. We're passionate about innovation and committed to excellence, working to Workday's core values of Customer Service and Integrity. We collaborate closely with our engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure that our customers are successful in adopting AI technologies and realizing their business objectives.
About the Role
This experienced Sr. Engagement Manager, AI Solutions Delivery will be an expert in leading Workday's AI solution deployments across our expanding portfolio - including HiredScore, Evisort, and other AI-enabled capabilities. This leader will apply and continuously evolve the Workday AI Delivery Framework, ensuring customers achieve measurable value through safe, scalable, and ethical AI adoption.
You will lead complex multiple concurrent AI deployments that require close orchestration across Delivery and Consulting, Product, and Data Science teams, including collaboration with Technical Implementation Managers. You'll play a key role in maturing how Workday delivers AI, resolving complex delivery challenges, and driving delivery excellence across AI solutions.
You will be accountable for implementation outcomes, project quality, and profitability, developing key delivery artifacts and maintaining alignment with Workday's AI deployment standards. You'll also partner with customer project managers and executive sponsors to ensure clarity, alignment, and business value realization throughout delivery.
As an Engagement Manager, you will further provide guidance and direction to both the internal pod teams for Workday-primed projects, as well as Workday Deployment Partners, helping to ensure consistency and quality across AI solution implementations.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead one or more AI solution deployments concurrently, including Workday AI products and acquired solutions (e.g., HiredScore, Evisort)
Own end-to-end delivery execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality implementations aligned to the AI Delivery Framework
Partner with Consulting, Product, and Customer AI teams to triage and resolve issues related to model performance, data quality, and AI governance
Present at Executive Steering Committees, providing transparency on AI risks, model outcomes, and adoption progress
Support pre-sales activities as requested, helping shape delivery approaches and Statements of Work for AI-enabled opportunities
Coach and mentor Workday and partner resources in AI deployment practices, data literacy, and model lifecycle management
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Workday AI Delivery Framework by bringing field learnings to refine methodology, tools, and best practices
Facilitate the transition from deployment to steady-state operations, ensuring a seamless handoff to the CSM and Workday Support teams
About You
Basic Qualifications
8+ years' experience leading data-driven solution implementations (FIN, and/or HCM deployments) with demonstrable experience in AI-enabled or data-centric transformation initiatives, involving model deployment, data integration, or ML-based automation technology
6+ years proven ability to manage cross-functional SaaS delivery spanning Product and Implementation teams with measurable skills in program governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment
6+ years engaging with executive stakeholders to translate technical outcomes into business value, with the ability to build trust and drive clarity across diverse stakeholder groups
6+ years developing teams, mentoring others, and leading through ambiguity with prior consulting experience with SaaS enterprise clients or within complex product organizations
Project Management Certification
Other Qualifications
Understanding of with AI and ML concepts - such as data quality, model training/inference, bias monitoring, and ethical AI principles
Passion for shaping the future of responsible, human-centered AI adoption within enterprise delivery
Global complex deployment experience
PMP, PgMP, ACP, SCRUM Maser certification a plus
Ability to support a global customers across multiple time zones
Excellent communication and negotiation skills,
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $128,900 USD - $193,400 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $116,700 USD - $207,200 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Auto-ApplyManager, Sales Engineering - People Protection Group
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Sales Engineering Manager at Proofpoint People Protection Group (PPG)**
As a Sales Engineering Manager at PPG, specializing in Adaptive Email Products (Security, Misdirected and Exfiltration). You will play a substantial role in building and sustaining customer relationships while driving the adoption of these solutions. As a Sales Engineering Manager, you will work closely with specialist leaders, direct reports and extended teams to support the acquisition of new revenue from existing and prospective customers, focusing on the technical alignment of our product and how we address our customers threats. This manager acts as a technical evangelist, field enabler, and cross-functional bridge between product, sales, marketing, and customer success - operating globally across multiple time zones and cultures. The Sales Engineering Manager role at People Protection Group will be impactful, visible, and rewarding.
Responsibilities:
+ Global Team Leadership & Talent Development
+ Lead and mentor a distributed team of advanced technology Sales Engineers across multiple regions.
+ Drive consistency in technical excellence and field support across all markets.
+ Hire, onboard, and retain top SE talent aligned to emerging technologies.
+ Promote a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and operational rigor.
+ Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions.
+ Overlay Sales Support & Execution
+ Support regional sales teams with advanced pre-sales expertise, POCs, demos, and architectural reviews.
+ Act as an escalation point for complex or strategic deals requiring deep technical validation.
+ Collaborate with account teams to map solution value to customer pain points, especially in highly regulated or security-conscious industries.
+ Advanced Technology Evangelism
+ Serve as the internal and external SME on the latest Adaptive Email innovations
+ Lead customer-facing webinars, technical sessions, and briefings to articulate the value of Adaptive Email solutions.
+ Collaborate with marketing to refine messaging, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies
+ Strategic Influence & Cross-functional Collaboration
+ Work closely with Product Management and R&D to provide field feedback and influence the roadmap.
+ Partner with Enablement teams to scale training content, certifications, and lab environments.
+ Act as a liaison between customer success, support, and services to ensure post-sale success of complex deployments.
+ Technical Standardization & Best Practices
+ Define and enforce global SE standards for solution design, security architecture, and demo environments.
+ Establish repeatable playbooks and reference architecture for key verticals and use cases.
+ Track and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as win rate, time to POC, and SE utilization
+ Executive Presence & Indirect Influence
+ Align with regional Sales VPs and GTM leadership to influence deal strategy and territory planning.
+ Present to customer executives and internal senior leadership on technical trends and team impact.
+ Support executive briefings, board-level presentations, and strategic partner engagements.
We'd love to meet someone:
+ With a strong affinity to technology and sales.
+ An enthusiastic self-starter with an outgoing personality, comfortable working both independently and in a team setting.
+ 5-10 years in cybersecurity pre-sales or technical roles, with 3-5 years in a leadership role Experienced in working with commercial teams and is comfortable with quota driven performance management.
+ Proven success managing global or matrixed teams in fast-paced environments.
+ Strong communication, storytelling, and executive influencing skills
+ Able to travel internationally (~20-30% if needed)
+ Your strong customer facing and relationship building skills, coupled with your listening and questions-based selling skills help you see the "big picture" and create amazing experiences for customers.
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Account Executive - Large Enterprise
Irvine, CA job
Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
About the Role
Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales Operations organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday's new customer growth. This fantastic team of hardworking professionals play a key role in guiding new customers on a journey that can see them leave the limitations of legacy platforms behind and move forward with a new class of enterprise management cloud. As a team, we believe that partnering with our customers to craft relevant solutions that deliver long lasting value is super important. We want to make sure that our customers are positively satisfied from day one and forever ongoing. In this role, you will:
Develop strategy for prioritizing, targeting, and closing key opportunities in assigned territory
Performs account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
Initiate and support sales of Workday solutions within Large Enterprise prospects and shares Workday value proposition
Be responsible for developing relationships with net new customers with a focus on deal management and connecting customers with Workday solutions, particularly core financials
Negotiate deals with a variety of C-Suite Executives to close opportunities
Maintain accurate and timely customer/prospect, pipeline, and service forecast data
About You
Basic Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud based ERP / HCM / Financial / Planning / or Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position.
* 5+ years experience collaborating with internal teams (pre-sales, value, inside sales) to achieve quota and run multiple deals at once
* 5+ years experience with managing longer deal cycles, including prospecting for a portion of opportunities
Other Qualifications
* Proven experience understanding the strategic competitive landscape of the industry by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts
* Able to quickly establish trust with key stakeholders
* Prior experience with partnering with internal team members on account strategies for short and long term prospecting and territory management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $146,900 USD - $179,500 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $146,900 USD - $179,500 USD
Additional Considerations:
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
01/05/2026
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Auto-ApplyNamed Account Manager- Los Angeles
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**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.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint
**The Role and the Team**
**Department Overview:**
+ Proofpoint is looking for a high performing Sales professional to join their Named Account team selling to Enterprise account i.e. 5,000 mailboxes to approx. 35,000 mailboxes.
+ If you are looking to join a high performing, collaborative team with a track record of success this is the team for you! Proofpoint provides opportunities for networking, ongoing professional education, and career growth.
**Role Overview:**
Manage about 10-15 named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers, work with our partner community to gain access to white space accounts while upselling and cross selling existing customers.
Sell the full Proofpoint Platform while working closely with internal and external ecosystem partners. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint as well as market leadership while assisting in protecting our customers from advanced threats and targeted attacks.
The Named Account Manager role reports to the Named Account Sales Director.
Develop account plans for each of your named accounts, identify add on opportunities for incumbent book of business. Become a subject matter expert on the value the Proofpoint platform delivers and how we stack against the competition.
**Expectations** :
+ Consistent track record of overachievement
+ High level of weekly activity with customers and partners
+ Continued engagement with existing account
+ Meet and exceed revenue expectations
+ Maintain an active account plan
+ Deliver quarterly Customer Business Review
+ Security the renewals and educate on the Proofpoint Roadmap
+ Continued education i.e. roadmap, new solutions, integrations and industry news and developments
+ Deliver accurate forecast while maintaining a clean and clear Salesforce reporting
+ Be a team player and add to the overall success of the team trough result driven activity
Must reside in Los Angeles
**Job Requirements**
**The What** :
+ Clearly develop and execute path to plan with focus on Forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene
+ Relentless attention to details and never give-up attitude with a high level of activity i.e. customer and partner meetings with emphasis on executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO etc.)
+ Strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cyber security
+ High sales activity i.e. 6-10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting hours per week. Ability to both prospect and close business
**The How:**
+ Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber security solutions (or related field) managing medium and large accounts
+ Demonstrable track record of success
+ Experience working with Channel Partners and selling via two tier distribution
+ Track record of developing complex, multi product/multiyear proposals
+ Engaged presentations focused on customer need while delivering overall solution value
+ Ability to Identify customer business drivers
+ Use case / business value selling
+ Ability to quarterback a multitude of internal and external resources while being in tune with the different personalities and competing priorities
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Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Services Evangelist
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
**About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
**How We Work:**
At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
**Bold** in how we dream and innovate
**Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities
**Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes
**Visionary** in future focused problem-solving
**Exceptional** in execution and impact
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.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
About the Services Evangelist Team:
The Proofpoint Services Evangelist team are collaborative team players who are always willing to share their winning sales tactics with their peers. Services Evangelists at Proofpoint have a direct impact on the success of our overall organization by augmenting our best-in-class technologies with our innovative programmatic approach to customer success. Our evangelists are trusted partners, working side-by-side with our Field, Territory and Enterprise Account Managers to increase our services attach rate globally. They are highly valued members of our organization and for this reason, Proofpoint heavily invests in their professional growth and empowers them with the resources and support to advance their career interests.
**About the Role:** Seeking an experienced and dynamic Services Evangelist to focus on how to build successful programs to Protect People and Defend Data by optimizing Proofpoint's world-class technology solutions globally. This role will lead presales conversations, strategy sessions, and value propositions for organizations looking to operationalize Proofpoint technology solutions. You will use your deep knowledge and experience to advise customers on how they can combine people, process, and technology to achieve their Cybersecurity objectives. This individual will be a major contributor to our aggressive plans regarding market share and positioning holistic programs to solve complex problems in the Cybersecurity space.
**Your day-to-day** :
- As a critical member of the Proofpoint Services Evangelist team, engage with both current customers and prospective customers in person (occasionally), by phone, and/or video conference, at your discretion.
- Conduct and lead services value conversations with internal team members as well as customers and prospects.
- Build rapport, trust and credibility with Proofpoint teammates and customers, as they will rely on your expertise and advise how to plan and move forward with major Cybersecurity initiatives.
- You may be called upon to assist in presenting in webinars and Proofpoint customer-accuracy events.
- You will be able to provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to services leadership and will have influence in service design, go-to-market strategy, and pricing.
- You will be an expert on Email Security, Security Awareness Training, Information Protection, and Cloud Security.
- You will have the chance to use your judgement, share your ideas and form lasting relationships and experiences that will help shape the next steps in your professional journey. What You Bring to The Team
- 10+ years of experience in managed services sales or delivery, former executive or practitioner who planned or implemented Email Threat Protection, Information Protection, or Cloud Security programs. - Strong executive level presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong background in a wide range of Cybersecurity including current advanced threats, threat protection, data protection, cloud security, malware protection and/or incident response. - Must be organized, detail and process oriented
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- You enjoy working with people and helping them solve their problems.
- Comfort leading open, collaborative conversations.
- A track record of success presenting to / educating field sales, SEs, and customers.
- Rigorous organizational skills
- Security certifications such as CISSP are strongly preferred.
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization 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.
**Why 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
+ Career success on your terms
+ Flexible work environment
+ 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
**How to Apply**
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
**Base Pay Ranges:**
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 238,240.00 - 327,580.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 191,360.00 - 263,120.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 172,320.00 - 236,940.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Sr. Technical Project Manager
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
**About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
**How We Work:**
At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
**Bold** in how we dream and innovate
**Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities
**Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes
**Visionary** in future focused problem-solving
**Exceptional** in execution and impact
**Your day-to-day**
· Engage with new and existing enterprise customers in a technical project management capacity.
· Work with the project teams to create detailed project plans and drive them to completion.
· Track and manage project dependencies, work progress, project risks and resource allocation.
· Coordinate and facilitate planning and working meetings.
· Ensure plans are aligned with resources, company objectives, and technical standards.
· Ensure plan objectives and milestones are clearly defined and attainable.
· Provide regular status reports to customer and management (including executives) as necessary
· Manage (typically 10-20) projects simultaneously and ensure that project needs are being met and processes are being followed.
· Work collaboratively with other Proofpoint departments including sales, support, engineering, and product management to ensure successful completion of customer engagements by acting as a customer advocate.
· Proactively assess and communicate project risks and associated risk strategies.
· Facilitate customer escalations, managing communication plans and driving issues to resolution. · Manage internal projects within Professional Services to improve quality and efficiency of services to customer as needed. · Collaborate with members of the Professional Services team as well as other departments in refining and expanding Professional Services operational best practices and processes.
**What you bring to the team**
· Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
· 7+ years industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, sales engineering, or technical support, with an excellent customer service record
· Experience in working with multiple customers and have an aptitude for managing changing priorities
· Experience in large systems design and project implementation for enterprise email environments
· Broad technical knowledge of Internet products and technologies
· Aptitude for technical learning
· Strong email, email security, and messaging infrastructure project delivery experience; knowledge of archiving and supervision methodology a plus
· Ability to work at all levels within an organization, including C-Levels, of organizations, both technically and professionally
· Adept at conflict resolution: This job entails working with a variety of people and personalities
· Adaptable and flexible work style to accommodate working with several different customers at once · Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention that may include Endpoint DLP applications, Cloud Application Security Broker, Isolation a plus
· A broad understanding of Internet protocols and how they work, particularly HTTP, SMTP, IMAP, RFC822, LDAP, PKI; CASB and other cloud architectures a plus
· Basic knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocol, network configuration and components (firewalls, routers, etc.) a plus
This posting is anticipated to remain open until December 31st, 2025
\#LI-Remote
**Why 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
+ Career success on your terms
+ Flexible work environment
+ 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
**How to Apply**
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
**Base Pay Ranges:**
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 119,630.00 - 187,990.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 99,330.00 - 156,090.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 89,390.00 - 140,470.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Data Security Sales Specialist- CA/WA
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Department Overview:**
The Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing group made up of passionate, talented individuals dedicated to driving impact in the Data Security space. As one of the company's major growth engines, this team supports our outstanding customer base and sells a portfolio of six (and expanding) industry-leading Data Security products and packages.
**Role Overview:**
We are seeking an experienced Sales Specialist to align with our **Healthcare Pacific/West** **Team** . Reporting to the Sales Director for the Data Security team, you will partner closely with Proofpoint's core sales reps as a specialist and partner to drive growth across the region. In this role, you will serve as the trusted advisor for our Data Security portfolio and collaborate with both internal teams and customers to deliver value and outcomes.
Your day to day:
+ The ability to build strong relationships at all levels of a customer account and internal proofpoint to drive deals to closure.
+ Partner with the core sales team to expand our Data Security footprint within existing customers by leveraging strong relationships and strategic alignment.
+ Lead the customer and core sellers through the Data Security Sales cycle based on industry and Proofpoint best practices for evaluating a modern data security solution.
+ Demonstrate drive and initiative to penetrate net-new accounts while also deepening engagement with existing Data Security customers resulting in explosive Data Security pipeline creation for your assigned region.
+ Collaborate with our extraordinary Sales Engineers team to design account strategies, deliver impactful demos, and run proof-of-concept (POC) programs.
+ Partner with the channel organization to capture new market share in Data Security
+ Drive continued enablement of our product portfolio to support more meaningful customer conversations and empower the core sales team. This includes field enablement activities such as hosting office hours, weekly sales play updates on team calls, delivering training sessions, facilitating role plays, and supporting core sales teamwith territory-specific needs.
**What you bring to the team:**
+ Proven success selling Data Security into Strategic and Enterprise accounts.
+ Experience with enterprise security solutions such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Insider Threat Management (ITM), or SSE/SASE
+ Strong presentation, discovery, relationship making, and consultative selling skills.
+ Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.
+ Technical curiosity and a desire to gain deep product expertise.
+ Strong strategic account planning and forecasting capabilities.
+ A proven track record exceeding sales goals and the desire to win
+ Passion for collaborating across all business functions to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results - while also understanding and navigating the overlay structure within the sales org.
+ Proficient in sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and other related platforms used for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.
**Why Proofpoint:**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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! #LifeAtPFPT
+ .Must reside in CA/WA /CO/OR
\#LI-KJ1
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Manager, Sales Engineering - People Protection Group
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Sales Engineering Manager at Proofpoint People Protection Group (PPG)**
As a Sales Engineering Manager at PPG, specializing in Adaptive Email Products (Security, Misdirected and Exfiltration). You will play a substantial role in building and sustaining customer relationships while driving the adoption of these solutions. As a Sales Engineering Manager, you will work closely with specialist leaders, direct reports and extended teams to support the acquisition of new revenue from existing and prospective customers, focusing on the technical alignment of our product and how we address our customers threats. This manager acts as a technical evangelist, field enabler, and cross-functional bridge between product, sales, marketing, and customer success - operating globally across multiple time zones and cultures. The Sales Engineering Manager role at People Protection Group will be impactful, visible, and rewarding.
Responsibilities:
+ Global Team Leadership & Talent Development
+ Lead and mentor a distributed team of advanced technology Sales Engineers across multiple regions.
+ Drive consistency in technical excellence and field support across all markets.
+ Hire, onboard, and retain top SE talent aligned to emerging technologies.
+ Promote a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and operational rigor.
+ Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions.
+ Overlay Sales Support & Execution
+ Support regional sales teams with advanced pre-sales expertise, POCs, demos, and architectural reviews.
+ Act as an escalation point for complex or strategic deals requiring deep technical validation.
+ Collaborate with account teams to map solution value to customer pain points, especially in highly regulated or security-conscious industries.
+ Advanced Technology Evangelism
+ Serve as the internal and external SME on the latest Adaptive Email innovations
+ Lead customer-facing webinars, technical sessions, and briefings to articulate the value of Adaptive Email solutions.
+ Collaborate with marketing to refine messaging, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies
+ Strategic Influence & Cross-functional Collaboration
+ Work closely with Product Management and R&D to provide field feedback and influence the roadmap.
+ Partner with Enablement teams to scale training content, certifications, and lab environments.
+ Act as a liaison between customer success, support, and services to ensure post-sale success of complex deployments.
+ Technical Standardization & Best Practices
+ Define and enforce global SE standards for solution design, security architecture, and demo environments.
+ Establish repeatable playbooks and reference architecture for key verticals and use cases.
+ Track and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as win rate, time to POC, and SE utilization
+ Executive Presence & Indirect Influence
+ Align with regional Sales VPs and GTM leadership to influence deal strategy and territory planning.
+ Present to customer executives and internal senior leadership on technical trends and team impact.
+ Support executive briefings, board-level presentations, and strategic partner engagements.
We'd love to meet someone:
+ With a strong affinity to technology and sales.
+ An enthusiastic self-starter with an outgoing personality, comfortable working both independently and in a team setting.
+ 5-10 years in cybersecurity pre-sales or technical roles, with 3-5 years in a leadership role Experienced in working with commercial teams and is comfortable with quota driven performance management.
+ Proven success managing global or matrixed teams in fast-paced environments.
+ Strong communication, storytelling, and executive influencing skills
+ Able to travel internationally (~20-30% if needed)
+ Your strong customer facing and relationship building skills, coupled with your listening and questions-based selling skills help you see the "big picture" and create amazing experiences for customers.
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Regional Sales Director - Data Security
Proofpoint job in Irvine, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Department Overview**
The Information Protection team at Proofpoint is an exciting team that specializes in keeping our customers data protected. This team is built up of motivated and talented individuals who are passionate about the security space and want to continue to make an impact in the world and our outstanding customer base.
**The Role**
The Regional Director will formulate and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth within the data security business unit. In this role, you will be leading a team of 7 Specialists to penetrate the current customer base as well as develop new customers within Public Sector (SLED), Commercial, and LATAM. They will work in partnership with the existing AVP and will carry the quota for the products within the data security Portfolio. (Enterprise DLP, Endpoint DLP, CASB, Insider Threat, Isolation, DSPM.)
**Your day-to-day**
+ You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer-facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts.
+ Responsibility for ongoing mentoring and development of the specialist team which includes recruiting, hiring, and training new team members.
+ Define partner plan and work with the channel to drive incremental revenue.
+ Manage pipeline and forecast opportunity.
+ Working with the teams to drive a disciplined sales process, inclusive of Territory, Account, and Opportunity Plans & MEDDICC.
+ Maintain up to date knowledge of the company's competitive positioning in the marketplace.
+ Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive revenue and adoption.
+ Establish and maintain key select customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company's customer base.
**What you bring to the team**
+ Experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography.
+ Prior experience selling in a matrix environment.
+ Prior experience selling Security, Data Protection, and or SSE solutions .
+ Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry.
+ Experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography.
+ Prior experience selling in a matrix environment.
+ Strong Data-Driven Leader.
+ Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business.
+ Experience driving and participating in outbound calling.
+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct sales presentations and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
+ Experience building demand generation plans with marketing.
+ Strong technical acumen, an ability to discuss the products that make up the Data Security platform and the value of Proofpoint's architecture.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business.
+ Remote-can be based anywhere in the U.S.
+ Travel Required in this role
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Named Account Manager - MidMarket - SF Bay Area
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
Job Description
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is the leading enterprise cybersecurity company protecting people and agentic agents from vulnerabilities and data from exfiltration. 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 eighty-five of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, cloud, endpoint, 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 the leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.
**The Role**
Proofpoint is looking for a high-performing Sales professional to join their Named Account team. This person will sell to Enterprise accounts i.e. 2,500 mailboxes to approx. 6,000 mailboxes and manage 35+ Named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers. They will work with our partner community, business development and marketing to gain access to white space accounts while upselling and cross-selling existing customers. The role will include selling the entire Proofpoint portfolio including email security, impersonation protection, security awareness training, data loss prevention, insider threat management, data security posture management, archive and compliance, while working closely with internal and external ecosystem partners. In this role, you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint and market leadership while protecting our customers from advanced threats and targeted attacks.
If you are looking to join a high-performing, collaborative team with a track record of success this is the team for you! Proofpoint provides opportunities for networking, ongoing professional education, and career growth.
The Named Account Manager role reports to the Named Account Sales Director. Candidate must reside in Northern California/Bay Area.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Develop and execute a path to plan with a focus on Forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene.
+ Relentless attention to detail and a never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity i.e. customer and partner meetings with an emphasis on executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO etc.)
+ Strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cybersecurity
+ High sales activity i.e. 6-10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting hours per week. Ability to both prospect and close business
**What you bring to the team**
+ Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber security solutions (or related field) and managing midmarket accounts.
+ Demonstrable track record of success.
+ Experience working with Channel Partners and selling via two-tier distribution.
+ Track record of developing complex, multi-product/multiyear proposals
+ Engaged presentations focused on customer needs while delivering overall solution value.
+ Ability to Identify customer business drivers.
+ Use case/business value selling.
+ Ability to quarterback a multitude of internal and external resources while being in tune with the different personalities and competing priorities.
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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-JK1
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Sr. Technical Project Manager
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
**About Us:** Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
**How We Work:**
At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
**Bold** in how we dream and innovate
**Responsive** to feedback, challenges and opportunities
**Accountable** for results and best in class outcomes
**Visionary** in future focused problem-solving
**Exceptional** in execution and impact
**Your day-to-day**
· Engage with new and existing enterprise customers in a technical project management capacity.
· Work with the project teams to create detailed project plans and drive them to completion.
· Track and manage project dependencies, work progress, project risks and resource allocation.
· Coordinate and facilitate planning and working meetings.
· Ensure plans are aligned with resources, company objectives, and technical standards.
· Ensure plan objectives and milestones are clearly defined and attainable.
· Provide regular status reports to customer and management (including executives) as necessary
· Manage (typically 10-20) projects simultaneously and ensure that project needs are being met and processes are being followed.
· Work collaboratively with other Proofpoint departments including sales, support, engineering, and product management to ensure successful completion of customer engagements by acting as a customer advocate.
· Proactively assess and communicate project risks and associated risk strategies.
· Facilitate customer escalations, managing communication plans and driving issues to resolution. · Manage internal projects within Professional Services to improve quality and efficiency of services to customer as needed. · Collaborate with members of the Professional Services team as well as other departments in refining and expanding Professional Services operational best practices and processes.
**What you bring to the team**
· Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
· 7+ years industry experience in a customer-facing technical field such as professional services, sales engineering, or technical support, with an excellent customer service record
· Experience in working with multiple customers and have an aptitude for managing changing priorities
· Experience in large systems design and project implementation for enterprise email environments
· Broad technical knowledge of Internet products and technologies
· Aptitude for technical learning
· Strong email, email security, and messaging infrastructure project delivery experience; knowledge of archiving and supervision methodology a plus
· Ability to work at all levels within an organization, including C-Levels, of organizations, both technically and professionally
· Adept at conflict resolution: This job entails working with a variety of people and personalities
· Adaptable and flexible work style to accommodate working with several different customers at once · Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention that may include Endpoint DLP applications, Cloud Application Security Broker, Isolation a plus
· A broad understanding of Internet protocols and how they work, particularly HTTP, SMTP, IMAP, RFC822, LDAP, PKI; CASB and other cloud architectures a plus
· Basic knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocol, network configuration and components (firewalls, routers, etc.) a plus
This posting is anticipated to remain open until December 31st, 2025
\#LI-Remote
**Why 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
+ Career success on your terms
+ Flexible work environment
+ 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
**How to Apply**
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
**Base Pay Ranges:**
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 119,630.00 - 187,990.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 99,330.00 - 156,090.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 89,390.00 - 140,470.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Named Account Manager-Mid Market-SoCal
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is the leading enterprise cybersecurity company protecting people and agentic agents from vulnerabilities and data from exfiltration. 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 eighty-five of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, cloud, endpoint, 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 the leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.
**The Role**
Proofpoint is looking for a high-performing Sales professional to join their Named Account team. This person will sell to Enterprise accounts i.e. 2,500 mailboxes to approx. 6,000 mailboxes and manage 35+ Named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers. They will work with our partner community, business development and marketing to gain access to white space accounts while upselling and cross-selling existing customers. The role will include selling the entire Proofpoint portfolio including email security, impersonation protection, security awareness training, data loss prevention, insider threat management, data security posture management, archive and compliance, while working closely with internal and external ecosystem partners. In this role, you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint and market leadership while protecting our customers from advanced threats and targeted attacks.
If you are looking to join a high-performing, collaborative team with a track record of success this is the team for you! Proofpoint provides opportunities for networking, ongoing professional education, and career growth.
The Named Account Manager role reports to the Named Account Sales Director. Candidate must reside in Southern California.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Develop and execute a path to plan with a focus on Forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene.
+ Relentless attention to detail and a never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity i.e. customer and partner meetings with an emphasis on executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO etc.)
+ Strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cybersecurity
+ High sales activity i.e. 6-10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting hours per week. Ability to both prospect and close business
**What you bring to the team**
+ Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber security solutions (or related field) and managing midmarket accounts.
+ Demonstrable track record of success.
+ Experience working with Channel Partners and selling via two-tier distribution.
+ Track record of developing complex, multi-product/multiyear proposals
+ Engaged presentations focused on customer needs while delivering overall solution value.
+ Ability to identify customer business drivers.
+ Use case/business value selling.
+ Ability to quarterback a multitude of internal and external resources while being in tune with the different personalities and competing priorities.
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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
\#JK-LI
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Regional Sales Director - Data Security
Proofpoint job in Los Angeles, CA
About Us: We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Department Overview**
The Information Protection team at Proofpoint is an exciting team that specializes in keeping our customers data protected. This team is built up of motivated and talented individuals who are passionate about the security space and want to continue to make an impact in the world and our outstanding customer base.
**The Role**
The Regional Director will formulate and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth within the data security business unit. In this role, you will be leading a team of 7 Specialists to penetrate the current customer base as well as develop new customers within Public Sector (SLED), Commercial, and LATAM. They will work in partnership with the existing AVP and will carry the quota for the products within the data security Portfolio. (Enterprise DLP, Endpoint DLP, CASB, Insider Threat, Isolation, DSPM.)
**Your day-to-day**
+ You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer-facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts.
+ Responsibility for ongoing mentoring and development of the specialist team which includes recruiting, hiring, and training new team members.
+ Define partner plan and work with the channel to drive incremental revenue.
+ Manage pipeline and forecast opportunity.
+ Working with the teams to drive a disciplined sales process, inclusive of Territory, Account, and Opportunity Plans & MEDDICC.
+ Maintain up to date knowledge of the company's competitive positioning in the marketplace.
+ Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive revenue and adoption.
+ Establish and maintain key select customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company's customer base.
**What you bring to the team**
+ Experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography.
+ Prior experience selling in a matrix environment.
+ Prior experience selling Security, Data Protection, and or SSE solutions .
+ Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry.
+ Experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geography.
+ Prior experience selling in a matrix environment.
+ Strong Data-Driven Leader.
+ Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industry.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business.
+ Experience driving and participating in outbound calling.
+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct sales presentations and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
+ Experience building demand generation plans with marketing.
+ Strong technical acumen, an ability to discuss the products that make up the Data Security platform and the value of Proofpoint's architecture.
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to articulate the company's value proposition clearly and effectively.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close business.
+ Remote-can be based anywhere in the U.S.
+ Travel Required in this role
Why 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here ********************************************* . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.