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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

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We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner

Proofpoint has an exciting opening for a Business Development/Lead Qualification Sales Representative within our group.

We are seeking a candidate with experience and knowledge in identifying and qualifying potential clients for our End User Security Awareness Training Solutions. In this role, your primary responsibility will be outbound prospecting, generating interest to uncover sales ready opportunities and qualifying new leads in a team environment within North America.

• Outbound communication by phone and email to a large volume of cold and warm leads daily

• Initiate conversations with Security C-Level decision makers, qualify and manage inquiries, identify and understand business needs, and create new business opportunities

• Qualify through discovery and refer opportunities as appropriate to Outside Sales teams

• Provide management with accurate forecasting and reports

• Work closely with Marketing to follow-up on tradeshow leads and inbound marketing leads, recruit attendees for webinars and seminars, set up interritory visits for outside sales team to coincide with event marketing activities

• Collaborate with marketing to identify opportunities and create a pipeline through demand generation and targeted campaigns

• In depth understanding of Wombat’s product lines to ensure success in qualifying leads

• Develop competitive knowledge and an understanding of Industry products to leverage in sales cycle

• Maintain lead records and activities using Salesforce

• 2 years of related inside solution software sales or lead generation experience preferred

• Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being too aggressive

• Great verbal, written communication and time management skills a must

• Basic computer skills such as Outlook/Gmail, MS Office and Salesforce

• Bachelor’s Degree, previous experience in a team environment and technology savvy

• A proven track record of competition, success, and building relationships

• Demonstrates strong business communication skills, including but not limited to verbal and written communication, ability to communicate effectively and able to demonstrate interpersonal skills

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 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please 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.