Proofpoint

Proofpoint

Strategic Account Manager-MN

Minnesota · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
Agentic AIAccessibilitySalesAccount ManagementPipeline ManagementProcurementCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) are topflight, consultative, enterprise information technology sales professionals.
  • Strategic Account Managers are adept at designing and executing account plans that maximize Proofpoint's sales success and ensure high customer satisfaction.
  • The role requires skilled interaction at all levels within assigned account's information technology, legal and procurement organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive strategy and set of tactics to maximize Proofpoint sales into each assigned account.
  • Lead prospecting and cultivation of all new sales opportunities.
  • SAMs are results oriented. They possess strong business acumen, maintain a solid sales pipeline, deliver accurate forecast to management, close sales, and demonstrate skilled verbal and written communication ability.
  • They possess strong business acumen, maintain a solid sales pipeline, deliver accurate forecast to management, close sales, and demonstrate skilled verbal and written communication ability.

Compensation

  • Forecast sales opportunities accurately and achieve quarterly and annual sales quotas.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
  • 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.
  • Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

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