Named Account Manager -Mid Market-LA​/MS

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.

At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity. We operate under our BRAVE core values:
Bold, Responsive, Accountable, Visionary, and Exceptional.

Proofpoint is looking for a high‑performing Sales professional to join our Named Account team. This role involves selling to Enterprise accounts (2,500–6,000 mailboxes per account) and managing 35+ Named accounts, blending new‑business development with upselling and cross‑selling. The Nominate Account Manager reports to the Named Account Sales Director and must reside in either Louisiana or Mississippi.

• Develop and execute a path‑to‑plan with a focus on forecast accuracy and SFDC hygiene.
• Maintain relentless attention to detail and a never‑give‑up attitude with high‑level activity, including executive selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills and technical understanding of cybersecurity.
• Achieve high sales activity: 6–10 customer and partner meetings per week, 6 hours of dedicated prospecting per week, and both prospecting and closing business.

• Minimum 5 years of field sales experience selling complex cyber‑security solutions (or related field) and managing mid‑market accounts.
• Demonstrable track record of success.
• Experience working with channel partners and selling via two‑tier distribution.
• Track record of developing complex, multi‑product/multiyear proposals.
• Engaged presentations focused on customer needs while delivering overall solution value.
• Ability to identify customer business drivers.
• Use case/business value selling.
• Capability to coordinate internal and external resources while navigating competing priorities.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Learning & Development: leadership and professional development workshops, stretch projects, mentoring, and more.
• Flexible work environment: remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours.
• Annual wellness and community outreach days.
• Recognition for your contributions.
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities.

We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that encourages people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in culture fit and culture‑add, and we support a customer‑focused and win‑driven organization.

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.

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