Senior Sales Engineer - Mid Market - Mid Atlantic

About Us

We are the leader in human‑centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values : Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best‑in‑class outcomes, Visionary in future‑focused problem‑solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Candidates for this role must be located in either the Greater Philadelphia metro area, New Jersey, or D.C. metro area.

The Role and the Team

Sales Engineers are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day.

As a Sales Engineer working with Mid‑Market accounts, you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team. You will become a trusted advisor to both the Account Managers you are paired with, as well as our current and future customers. As a technical liaison and subject‑matter expert on all things Proofpoint, you will help to deliver People‑Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
• Build trust and rapport with customers and prospects in person, and be their main technical point of contact throughout the process
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations that address today’s most pressing cyber threats
• Work closely with customer / prospect security staff for technical discovery, as well as planning, execution and wrap up of Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) and Production Evaluations
• Design and champion complex People‑Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
• Occasionally assist in professional services deployments, technical training, and present at or attend industry seminars and / or trade shows
• Provide valuable customer insight and real‑world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development teams to keep our solutions the best in the industry
• Become an expert in Email Security Gateways, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape

Senior Level Duties

Job Requirements

Why Proofpoint?

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Recognition

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

How to Apply

Submit your application here : https : / / www.proofpoint.com / us / company / careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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