Sales Engineering Manager at Proofpoint, leading a team in Data Security across Central and Southeast U.S. regions. Focused on coaching and enabling Sales Engineers while collaborating with other departments to achieve customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Proofpoint is looking for Sales Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead a fast-growing team of Sales Engineers focused on Data Security covering the Americas Central and Southeast regions.
Coach, enable, and empower a team of experienced Specialist Sales Engineers.
Develop and mentor your team to help them achieve their career goals, ideally here at Proofpoint.
Act as a trusted advisor to higher level management on strategic opportunity reviews, emerging competitive threats, product direction, and establishing sales objectives and strategies.
Evangelize the Proofpoint vision to customers and prospects at all levels, from technical to C-suite.
Put your individual contributor hat on when needed, engage with customers, and help formulate strategies for target accounts.
Requirements
Minimum 2+ years of proven track record and experience in leading/mentoring/developing sales engineering teams and guiding them to success; ideally in the Data Security area
Previous experience within a specialist/overlay sales structure
Previous experience as a sales engineer, preferred 4-6 years of experience
Strong, related technical background in cyber-security such as Enterprise DLP, Data Security Posture Management and Insider Threat Management
Solid sales acumen, and ability to partner with account teams to drive new customer sales as well as add-on revenue
Proven ability to command a room, lead complex technical and business conversations with C-suite executives, as well as technical staff
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
CISSP or similar industry certification optional
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
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