Middle Enterprise Account Executive

5 Minutes ago • 3 Years +

Account Management

Job Description

This role involves actively engaging with prospective new customers, researching and prospecting within assigned territory accounts, and driving the entire sales process from start to finish. The Account Executive will also team up with channel partners to drive revenue, interact with management for updates and strategic planning, and continuously learn about Proofpoint products and the cybersecurity industry. This is a hybrid position based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Good To Have:

Experience selling to either Mid-Market or Enterprise level accounts
Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM

Must Have:

Minimum of 3+ years of experience selling complex enterprise class software
Track record of sustained success/over-achievement in a sales role
Experience managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through negotiation and closing
Exceptional presentation skills and comfortable with public speaking
Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills
Great attitude and a team player
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Perks:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Learning & Development programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities

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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 experienced Account Executive - New Business to join our growing Middle Enterprise team. In this role you will focus on increasing market share in Middle Enterprise accounts in an assigned region. By joining our already successful team, you will be an instrumental part of our consistent year over year revenue growth!

Your day-to-day

Actively engage with prospective new customers via phone, web conference and in-person to introduce Proofpoint products and our value proposition
Consistently research and prospect within your assigned territory accounts to identify new potential Proofpoint customers in the Mid-Market segment
Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including prospecting, opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing
Team up with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to drive both net-new and 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
Become a perpetual student of Proofpoint products, and the ever-changing Cyber Security industry
May require modified work hours to cover accounts in other time zones, and occasional travel for key accounts
This is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in our Sunnyvale, CA office

What you bring to the team

Minimum of 3+ years of experience selling complex enterprise class software
Experience selling to either Mid-Market or Enterprise level accounts strongly preferred
Track record of sustained success/over-achievement in a sales role
Experience managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through negotiation and closing
Exceptional presentation skills and comfortable with public speaking
Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills
Great attitude, and a team player that will share their recipe(s) for success
Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

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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.