Data Security Sales Specialist- West position at Proofpoint.| United States Of America

Proofpoint Data Security Sales Specialist- West

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California....United States Of America

About Us: 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 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 Department Overview: The Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing group made up of passionate, talented individuals dedicated to driving impact in the Data Security space. As one of the company’s major growth engines, this team supports our outstanding customer base and sells a portfolio of six (and expanding) industry-leading Data Security products and packages. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Sales Specialist to align with our Mid Market North and South West Teams . Reporting to the Sales Director for the Data Security team, you will partner closely with Proofpoint’s core sales reps as a specialist and partner to drive growth across the region. In this role, you will serve as the trusted advisor for our Data Security portfolio and collaborate with both internal teams and customers to deliver value and outcomes. Your day to day: The ability to build strong relationships at all levels of a customer account and internal proofpoint to drive deals to closure. Partner with the core sales team to expand our Data Security footprint within existing customers by leveraging strong relationships and strategic alignment. Lead the customer and core sellers through the Data Security Sales cycle based on industry and Proofpoint best practices for evaluating a modern data security solution. Demonstrate drive and initiative to penetrate net-new accounts while also deepening engagement with existing Data Security customers resulting in explosive Data Security pipeline creation for your assigned region. Collaborate with our extraordinary Sales Engineers team to design account strategies, deliver impactful demos, and run proof-of-concept (POC) programs. Partner with the channel organization to capture new market share in Data Security Drive continued enablement of our product portfolio to support more meaningful customer conversations and empower the core sales team. This includes field enablement activities such as hosting office hours, weekly sales play updates on team calls, delivering training se ssions, faci litating role plays, and supporting cor e sa les team with territory-specific needs. What you bring to the team: Proven success selling Data Security into Strategic and Enterprise accounts. Experience with enterprise security solutions such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management ( DSPM ) , Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Insider Threat Management (ITM), or SSE/SASE S trong presentation, discovery, relationship making, and consultative selling skills. Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders. Technical curiosity and a desire to gain deep product expertise . Strong strategic account planning and forecasting capabilities . A proven track record exceeding sales goals and the desire to win Passion for collaborating across all business functions to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results — while also understanding and navigating the overlay structure within the sales org. Proficient in sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and other related platforms used for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning. 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! #LifeAtPFPT . Must reside in CA/WA /CO/OR #LI-KJ1 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 Career success on your terms Flexible work environment 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 along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you! Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option. Base Pay Ranges: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD

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