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　　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 Financial Services Account Executive to join our growing Middle Enterprise team. This is a hybrid role based in our Sunnyvale, CA office (3 days a week). In this role you will focus on increasing market share in Middle Enterprise accounts in an West Coast territory. By joining our already successful team, you will be an instrumental part of our consistent year over year revenue growth! Must be willing to work east coast hours.

　　Your day-to-day

　　This is a Hybrid role requiring the rep to be in the Sunnyvale office 3 days a week

　　Actively engage with prospective new customers via phone, web conference and in-person to introduce Proofpoint products and our value proposition

　　Consistently research and prospect within your assigned territory accounts to identify new potential Proofpoint customers in the Mid-Market segment

　　Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including prospecting, opthportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing

　　Team up with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to drive both net-new and 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

　　Become a perpetual student of Proofpoint products, and the ever changing CyberSecurity industry!

　　Required to work east coast territory hours

　　What you bring to the team

　　Experience selling into Financial Services

　　Minimum of 3+ years of experience selling complex enterprise class software

　　Experience selling to either Mid-Market or Enterprise level accounts strongly preferred

　　Track record of sustained success/over-achievement in a sales role

　　Experience managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through negotiation and closing

　　Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills

　　Great attitude, and a team player that will share their recipe(s) for success

　　Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus

　　Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

　　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!

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　　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.

　　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.