Proofpoint
Senior Sales Engineer - Strategic Accounts (Southeast)
Tennessee · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
AzureAgentic AICybersecurityAccessibilitySalesSystems EngineeringDNSCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCISSP
About the role
- We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools.
- Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
- We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations that address today's most pressing cyber threats
- You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
- Develop and deliver training presentations to peers, account managers, and other teams within Proofpoint
- Help develop solutions to common challenges and establish processes within the local team, department, and across the sales engineering organization
Requirements
- Experience working with large (Enterprise) clients/organizations
- You have experience in Enterprise or Cloud Security, including cloud/SaaS platforms, messaging, data, network, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity
- Experience selling and positioning a platform is highly valued
- Enterprise email solutions such as Exchange, G-Suite, Lotus Domino or working knowledge of SMTP
- Experience with frameworks such as MITRE and/or NIST
- You have a background in consultative approach to solving problems and/or have a strong desire to pivot your career towards a sales direction
- You can thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
- Travel Required in this role
Compensation
- At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
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