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.
Job Description
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. Proofpoint.
The Role
Proofpoint is looking for a highly motivated National Channel Account Manager to support our national partnership with WorldWide Technologies, and Softchoice. Having worked with either Softchoice or WWT currently or in the past is a must.
The National CAM will act as an extension of the sales organization by driving account and vertical alignment within partners to drive net new logo acquisition and add-on to the existing customer base. A successful candidate will possess a strong business acumen, leadership experience, and large partner management experience.
Candidate must reside in the MO (St Louis), TX (Dallas), CO, (Denver) or IL (Chicago) geographic area.
Your day-to-day
Regular interaction with Partner principals, executives, and sales and sales management at existing and prospective value-added and direct market re-sellers
Conduct regular sales training presentations with partner sales teams to ensure they understand and can articulate Proofpoint's SAAS Value Proposition
Work with the Channel Marketing Team to drive marketing programs with key partners and ensure that activities tie back to a successful ROI Assist with driving pipeline, sales qualification, and closing of business
Define and deploy business plans to deepen our traction with existing channel partners, reviewing and re-assessing quarterly.
Develop and execute a regional strategy for recruiting new channel partners as needed to support growth
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint's competitive positioning in the marketplace
Meet or exceed channel quotas
Oversee relationship-building activities and account mapping activities between Proofpoint sales organization and partners Regularly interact directly with partners and customers
What you bring to the team
Must possess strong cross-functional leadership and excellent communications skills to drive consensus across those groups internally and within the partner organization/s. Has strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to clearly and effectively articulate Proofpoint's value
Has the ability to work in a fast-moving environment, to prioritize effectively to think big picture, and to use good judgment in resolving difficult issues Experience managing resellers, particularly in the information security and data archiving markets Bachelor's Degree
Must possess an existing relationship with the listed partner
Travel required -~60%
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 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!
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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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers . We can't wait to hear from you!
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.
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.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
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.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
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.
