Sales Specialist-Collaboration Security

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.

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

At Proofpoint, we value the growth and development of our employees. Whenever possible, we strive to promote from within, helping our associates advance professionally before recruiting external talent. If this role aligns with your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply!

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks their people. With a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies worldwide stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and empower users to be more resilient against cyberattacks.

More than half of the Fortune 1000 and organizations of all sizes rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions, addressing critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to protecting people—their data, their identities, and their organizations. That’s why Proofpoint is a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

Our Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is one of the fastest-growing business units  mission is to protect customers from risks tied to activity, behavior, and data loss across endpoints, networks, and cloud applications while accelerating response to security incidents.

We are on the cutting edge of data, system, and cloud protection, serving some of the world’s largest and most influential brands. Our people-centric platform is industry-leading, driven by innovative technologies that solve some of today’s most pressing security challenges.

We are seeking a Sales Specialist to serve as the primary sales interface for customers and prospects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Reporting to the leader of our Advanced Technology Group, this role will partner closely with Proofpoint’s sales teams and directly engage customers to drive growth in the Advanced Technology portfolio, including solutions like Email Fraud Defense, Secure Email Relay, Adaptive Email DLP, and emerging products.

This is a quota-carrying role in one of the company’s highest-growth segments. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to contribute to the continued success of Proofpoint in this strategic region.

• Strategic Planning Develop and execute a long-term strategy to grow the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US territory, aligning resources to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Collaboration Partner with cross-functional teams, channel partners, and internal sales resources to implement the strategy and drive results.
• Financial Oversight Deliver accurate financial forecasting and performance updates, ensuring alignment with revenue targets.
• Customer Engagement Build strong relationships with existing customers to meet business and technical goals, while…