Named Account Manager

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.

Company 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.

The Role

This role will demand interaction with small to medium sized organizations (up to 2500 employees) at the executive level, as well as with technical staff within the security and messaging teams. This individual will also work well with their team of sales engineers and product specialists, as well as with partners and leverage the power of corporate resources within their account base.

Your day-to-day

• Focus on hunting, developing and closing business with small to mid-sized organizations (up to 2500 employees) across New Zealand
• Ability to establish strong business relationships at the executive level, advanced solution selling capabilities, conducting sales presentations, coordinating multiple resources within an account, while consistently and successfully closing business for Proofpoint
• Technical and business acumen, to include the ability to coordinate and deliver compelling portfolio presentations
• Work with System Engineers and Product Specialists to prepare account strategies and plans
• Partner with marketing and the channel to gain access into new accounts
• Strong operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy, Salesforce pipeline development, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint's competitive positioning in the marketplace
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 2 years Sales experience generating net new business
• Demonstrated consistent 100%+ Quota Attainment
• Proven experience selling a complex multi-product architecture to organizations, selling into C-level Executives to Evaluator-level Engineers
• Experience managing an entire sales cycle from start to finish
• Minimum 1 – 2 years Cold Calling experience (not tech, SaaS or Security specific)
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn new business and technical concepts quickly

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

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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 How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here We can't wait to hear from you