It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Company Overview At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to: Build and enhance our proven security platform Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. The Role We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our growing Commercial “Add-On” team based in Draper, UT. In this role you will focus on expanding our product footprint with our existing customer base. By joining our already successful team, you will be an instrumental part of our consistent year over year revenue growth! Your day-to-day This is a Hybrid role, 3 days a week in the office (Draper, UT) The Account Manager will be responsible for working with our existing customers in a consultative manner to identify additional solutions from the Proofpoint portfolio Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing Develop, customize, and utilize effective close plans to navigate and manage the sales process Team up with our world class Sales Engineering team to devise and execute account strategies and plans Engage with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to educate, inform, and drive 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 Provide outstanding and high touch customer service, including escalation and coordination of support issues as needed Become a perpetual student of Proofpoint products, and the ever changing CyberSecurity industry! You can achieve your quota, but quite frankly we would love you to blow it out of the water! May require modified work hours to cover accounts in other time zones, and occasional travel for key accounts What you bring to the team Minimum 2 years of solution sales experience, focused on generating net new or add-on revenue Must have experience selling to the C-suite, extensive experience selling to CISO, CIO, CTO preferred Consistent track record of meeting and/or exceeding quota goals Experience managing longer sales cycles (2-6 months) from prospecting stage through negotiation and closing Experience or training in established sales methodologies such as SPIN, Sandler, Miller Heiman, Value Selling or The Challenger Sale is preferred Competitive nature, operating within a team environment Ability to present and discuss highly technical information, as well as aptitude to learn new concepts quickly Strong presentation skills, both in person and via phone/online Security or SaaS sales experience a plus Capable of providing great customer care while continuing to identify new revenue opportunities Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 30 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture! #LI-PFPT If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Proofpoint was honored with 9 Best Places to Work Awards in 2023 by workplace culture leader, Comparably. To view additional awards, visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos. We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees. Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace. At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to: Build and enhance our proven security platform Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.