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Corporate Sales Account Executive Proofpoint
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Proofpoint is always looking to hire exceptional people. We help some of the largest and most successful companies in the world defend, protect, and govern their most sensitive data?and we?re currently building our next generation of cloud-based solutions that will literally change the way people work. We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is interested in joining our team to help us take Proofpoint to the next level.At Proofpoint, you will find an environment where innovation comes from creative collaboration and where everyone is empowered to go fast and have fun. And if you find joy in taking the ?im? out of impossible, you will feel right at home with our team!
Responsibilities:
Focus on increasing market share for Proofpoint products through outbound telephone prospecting to commercial accounts within assigned region
Plan, coordinate and deliver web based and onsite product demos
Convert prospects into sales by differentiating from the competition
Work with System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans
Partner with the channel to drive incremental revenue
Prepare activity and forecast reports as requested
Prepare and execute a thorough business plan
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint?s competitive positioning in the marketplace
Meet or exceed revenue quota
Requirements:
4+ Years of net new sales experience in enterprise software sales (Security of SaaS experience a plus)
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Successful candidate must demonstrate all of the following:
sustained success/over-achievement in an enterprise sales role
technical aptitude
strong work ethic
ability to learn new concepts quickly
phone skills
positive attitude
presentation skills
presence
competitive nature
closing skills
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 is funded by top Silicon Valley investors, including Benchmark Capital and Mohr Davidow Ventures.
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.
| Location: | 892 Ross Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Proofpoint
Investors: Benchmark Capital, JAFCO Ventures, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Montagu Newhall Associates, RRE VenturesAll Jobs: at Proofpoint
| Web Site: | www.proofpoint.com |
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| Headquarters: | 892 Ross Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 United States |
| Industry: | Software |
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