Account Manager

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.

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!

Your day-to-day:

• This is a Hybrid role requiring you to be in the Sunnyvale office 3 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:

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.

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.