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Proofpoint is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment. The company's structure is organized into various teams, including research and development, sales, and customer support, with a focus on delivering cutting-edge email and cloud security solutions. Working at Proofpoint may appeal to candidates who are passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in protecting individuals and organizations from cyber threats.
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Senior Sales Engineer - Data Security (Southeast)

Senior Sales Engineer - Data Security (Southeast)

Proofpoint

Nashville, TN โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join their Data Security Group. The role involves being a trusted advisor for customers, driving customer satisfaction, and delivering People-Centric security solutions.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข Drive high levels of customer satisfaction
โ€ข Collaborate with the ATG Sales Specialists & Account Teams to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
โ€ข Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects in person, and be their main technical point of contact throughout the process
โ€ข Work closely with customers/prospects for technical discovery, as well as planning, execution and wrap up of Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations
โ€ข Design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the Data Security portfolio, including a full Data Loss Prevention suite (email, endpoint, cloud and web), Insider Risk and Data Security Posture Management
โ€ข Assist in professional services deployments, technical training and to present at or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows
โ€ข Work collaboratively with other groups, including Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product Management, to ensure the effective operation of the team, achieve technical win, and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction
โ€ข Provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development (Engineering) teams to help keep our solutions the best in the industry
โ€ข Develop and deliver training presentations to peers, account managers, and other teams within Proofpoint
โ€ข Contribute across all corporate communication channels, write and help upkeep internal documentation and training
โ€ข Help develop solutions to common challenges and establish processes within the team, broader group, and across the sales engineering organization
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข Minimum 5+ years of proven track record and experience selling solutions as a Sales Engineer and/or related areas; ideally in the Data Security and Insider Risk areas
โ€ข Good understanding of the Cybersecurity market landscape and competition, ideally in the Data Security and Insider Risk areas
โ€ข Expertise in one or more core security solutions and technologies, such as Enterprise DLP, CASB, Insider Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Isolation, and DSPM
โ€ข Must have a good understanding of the sales process and the roles and responsibilities of a sales engineer
โ€ข Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
โ€ข Ability to see and present 'the Big Picture,' uncover business challenges, and architect a solution to solve customer business issues
โ€ข Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment
โ€ข Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude
โ€ข Bachelorโ€™s or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
โ€ข Travel Required in this role
Preferred:
โ€ข CISSP or similar industry certification preferred
Company:
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.