Manager, Business Development Representative

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* About Us:

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* 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

** The Role*
* Proofpoint is looking for a Manager of a Business Development team.  This person will manage and grow a team of Business Development Representatives responsible for driving qualifying opportunities that build pipeline for the Commercial sales organization.  This individual will be a coach who has a deep understanding of how to overcome common obstacles and has a passion to teach others how to become a top performer.

** Your day-to-day*
* + Lead BDR team responsible for outbound prospecting and setting qualified opportunities

+ Lead weekly meeting reviews with BDR team as well as 1:1's

+ Measure and continually find ways to improve process and performance-Challenge status quo

+ Communicate with sales leadership to ensure the BDR team is meeting pipeline expectations

+ Build out predictable reporting/forecasting for the BDR team performance

+ Work with marketing to create and implement programs

+ Coach team in use of Salesforce, Outreach.io, Discover Org

+ Maintains a culture of accountability, hard work, and innovation for themselves and their team

** What you bring to the team*
* + 3+ Years of experience leading high-performing sales development team

+ 2+ years of experience selling enterprise SaaS

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Experience with  and Outreach.io

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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

+ 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   .

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* How to Apply

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* Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- 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…