Strategic Account Manager-Carolinas/GA

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.

Strategic Account Managers lead Proofpoint's sales and account management efforts into the largest, most strategically important commercial enterprises. Proofpoint Strategic AMs are expected to be top-flight, consultative, sales professionals who build trusting relationships across multiple business units at F500 companies. The role demands interaction with large-scale enterprises at the CISO, CIO, and CTO levels and with technical staff within each organization. Strategic AMs are expected to excel in a highly cross-functional environment including; sales engineers, business development reps., renewal account managers, archiving specialists, Advanced Technology specialists, professional services engineers, finance associates, product managers, and Sales Management. Strategic AMs must also work well with external resellers and eco-system business partners. Strategic AMs are entrusted to prudently leverage and direct all Proofpoint resources within their account base.

Location: The candidate will reside in the Carolinas or GA

Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive strategies and sets of tactics to maximize Proofpoint sales into each assigned account. Detailed information is critical and must be current, accurate, and complete. Continuously conduct account planning sessions with SE, product specialist, sales management, and Executive staff. Contribute to educational sessions including weekly Staff Calls, sales training, and best practices sharing. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the information security ecosystem of which Proofpoint is a part and how the combination adds value to each account. Ensure all account information in SalesForce.com is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.

Prospect continually to uncover all opportunities for Proofpoint products and services that may improve the information security posture of each account. Coordinate with partner SEs to ensure each customer participates in formal Customer Business Reviews (CBR) and solution Health Checks on a quarterly basis. Strive to build a pipeline of opportunities that is 4x what's needed to achieve quarterly and annual sales quotas. Establish strong business relationships at the manager, director, and C-Level within each account. Demonstrate well-designed and executed solution selling capabilities. Demonstrate ability to orchestrate and deliver strong sales presentations. Coordinate multiple internal and external resources as needed to sell effectively. Accurately forecast respective business in territory. Engage Proofpoint resources frequently, including Sales Management, in face-to-face and webinar meetings with accounts and business partners. Communicate frequently, honestly, and completely with the Regional Sales Director and others in Proofpoint management. Alert Sales Management of potential problems and opportunities promptly. Strategic AMs are competitive and results-oriented, possess strong business acumen, maintain a solid business pipeline, deliver accurate forecast to management, close forecasted business, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

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, 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.

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.

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