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We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.\nHow We Work:\nAt Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:\nBold in how we dream and innovate\nResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities\nAccountable for results and best in class outcomes\nVisionary in future focused problem-solving\nExceptional in execution and impact\nJob Title: Sr. Data Security Sales Specialist\nCorporate Overview:\nProofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.\nWe are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.\nProtection Starts with People. Proofpoint\nDepartment Overview:\nThe Data Security Specialist team at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing group made up of passionate, talented individuals dedicated to driving impact in the Data Security space. As one of the company’s major growth engines, this team supports our outstanding customer base and sells a portfolio of six (and expanding) industry-leading Data Security products and packages.\nRole Overview:\nWe are seeking an experienced Sales Specialist to align with our Mid Market Northeast Team. Reporting to the Sales Director for the Data Security team, you will partner closely with Proofpoint’s core sales reps as a specialist and partner to drive growth across the region. In this role, you will serve as the trusted advisor for our Data Security portfolio and collaborate with both internal teams and customers to deliver value and outcomes.\nYour day to day:\nThe ability to build strong relationships at all levels to drive deals to closure.\nPartner with the core sales team to expand our Data Security footprint within existing customers by leveraging strong relationships and strategic alignment.\nDemonstrate drive and initiative to penetrate net-new accounts while also deepening engagement with existing Data Security customers.\nCollaborate with our extraordinary Sales Engineers team to design account strategies, deliver impactful demos, and run proof-of-concept (POC) programs.\nPartner with the channel organization to capture new market share in Data Security\nDrive continued enablement of our product portfolio to support more meaningful customer conversations and empower the core sales team. This includes field enablement activities such as hosting office hours, delivering training sessions, facilitating role plays, and supporting core sales team with territory-specific needs.\nWhat you bring to the team:\nProven success selling into Mid Market Enterprise accounts.\nExperience with enterprise security solutions such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Insider Threat Management (ITM), or SSE/SASE\nStrong presentation, discovery, and consultative selling skills.\nAbility to thrive in a matrix environment and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.\nTechnical curiosity and a desire to gain deep product expertise.\nStrong account planning and forecasting capabilities.\nA proven track record exceeding sales goals and the desire to win\nPassion for collaborating across all business functions to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results - while also understanding and navigating the overlay structure.\nProficient in sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and other related platforms used for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.\nWhy Proofpoint:\nProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture add\", and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.\nWe believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT\nLI-KJ1\nWhy Proofpoint?\nAt Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:\nCompetitive compensation\n\nComprehensive benefits\n\nCareer success on your terms\n\nFlexible work environment\n\nAnnual wellness and community outreach days\n\nAlways on recognition for your contributions\n\nGlobal collaboration and networking opportunities\n\nOur Culture:\nOur culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.\nWe encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to .\nHow to Apply\nInterested? 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