Named Account Manager - ottowa, Montreal

Sales Professional

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 up to 35 Mid-Market /Named accounts with a mix of white space and existing customers. They will 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 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 Regional Director, Named Account Sales. Candidate must reside in either Ottawa OR Montreal.

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 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. 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

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 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 here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can't wait to hear from you!