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Account Manager

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.

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 seek an experienced Account Manager to join our growing Commercial Add-On team based out of our Sunnyvale office. In this role you will focus on expanding our product footprint with our existing customer base. By joining our already successful team, you will be an instrumental part of our consistent year over year revenue growth!

This is a Hybrid role requiring you to be in the Sunnyvale office 4 days a week

The Account Manager will be responsible for working with our existing customers in a consultative manner to identify additional solutions from the Proofpoint portfolio

Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing

Develop, customize, and utilize effective close plans to navigate and manage the sales process

Team up with our world class Sales Engineering team to devise and execute account strategies and plans

Engage with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to educate, inform, and drive incremental revenue

Interact with the management team in 1-1, team meetings and via forecasting and reporting to provide critical updates, and strategic account planning

Provide outstanding and high touch customer service, including escalation and coordination of support issues as needed

Become a perpetual student of Proofpoint products, and the ever-changing Cybersecurity industry!

You can achieve your quota, but quite frankly we would love you to blow it out of the water!

May require modified work hours to cover accounts in other time zones, and occasional travel for key accounts

What you bring to the team:

Minimum 3 years of solution sales experience, focused on generating net new or add-on revenue

Must have experience selling to the C-suite, extensive experience selling to CISO, CIO, CTO preferred

Consistent track record of meeting and/or exceeding quota goals

Experience managing longer sales cycles (2-6 months) from prospecting stage through negotiation and closing

Experience or training in established sales methodologies such as SPIN, Sandler, Miller Heiman, Value Selling or The Challenger Sale is preferred

Competitive nature, operating within a team environment

Ability to present and discuss highly technical information, as well as aptitude to learn new concepts quickly

Strong presentation skills, both in person and via phone/online

Security or SaaS sales experience a plus

Capable of providing great customer care while continuing to identify new revenue opportunities

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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 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.

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!