Business Development Representative Proofpoint
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Proofpoint is looking for a Business Development professional to become an integral part of our Sales organization. This person will act as the first contact for many prospects, helping drive new Business for the Proofpoint sales force. They will diligently work leads in a proactive manner and will be responsible for meeting sales pipeline targets in their assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and wants to be part of a winning team in a fast-paced growing organization.
Responsibilities:
Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales leads and respond to product inquiries
Manage email campaigns to generate new sales prospects
Complete accurate tracking of communication with current and potential customers in SalesForce.com
Schedule demonstrations between Sales Representatives and potential customers
Requirements:
Analytical and Strategic Thinking ? Ability to analyze business opportunities and read situations well. Capable of developing compelling strategies that deliver results. gathers and uses data to inform decision making and persuade others.
Leadership ? Always focused on doing what?s right for the business. High energy and contagious enthusiasm. Willing to take on the tough projects and challenges to grow the business. Creates an environment where others want to follow. Governs themselves with unquestionable ethics and unswerving integrity.
Accountability ? Sets goals and drives to their fulfillment. Takes responsibility for their actions and for outcomes related to their actions (or inactions). Wants to be held accountable for successes and failures. Shares the credit and takes the blame.
Communication ? Able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly. Is honest, open, and thoughtful in word and in action. Able to present complex messages to multiple levels of an organization. Able to clearly communicate process expectations and value to prospects.
Connecting ? Able to find common ground and gain personal and professional trust.
Discernment ? Ability to correctly read people, political and business situations and develop, adjust and execute an appropriate business strategy.
Creative Problem Solving ? Never gives up. Continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Teamwork ? Works collaboratively with others and gives coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement in performance. Shares information addresses conflict professionally and fulfills commitments. Works exceptionally well across functional groups. Recognize that we are a team and take the time to invest in colleagues to make everyone stronger
Must have 2+ year?s recent business development or inside sales experience in a large-volume enterprise account team. Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a strong plus.
Experience working with SalesForce.com or other CRM
Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills
Requires highly motivated individual with a competitive personality and strong attention to detail
Experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment
Excellent academic qualifications; Bachelor?s Degree Required
Proofpoint, Inc. helps the largest and most successful companies in the world protect and govern their most sensitive data. Founded in 2002 by the former CTO of Netscape and headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Proofpoint was funded by top Silicon Valley investors, including Benchmark Capital and Mohr Davidow Ventures before going public earlier this year.
Proofpoint provides eligible employees and their dependents health and wellness, income protection, and retirement savings programs. Employees also benefit from 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, an employee assistance program, stock option programs, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Please note that Proofpoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, Proofpoint will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Proofpoint explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Draper, UT
United States
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