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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\nThe Role and the Team\nProofpoint is looking for an experienced Sales Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead a fast growing team of sales engineers focused on Enterprise opportunities in the South Eastern US. Our SEMs lead from the front, are customer facing, are hands on technical, and focused on enabling and empowering their teams to be successful. Candidates should have experience managing sales engineering teams, prior experience as a sales engineer, and a track record of being involved in complex customer deals. We prefer a background in cyber-security, cloud security, or risk & governance.\nCandidates for this role should be located in Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas or Northern Florida.\nYou will coach, enable and empower a team of experienced Field Sales Engineers:Strengthen the team by setting shared goals, information sharing, and establishing mentoring relationships\nRamp newer members of the team on rules of engagement, building a relationship with their AMs, technical training, and showing them how to become self-sufficient\nDevelop and mentor your team to help them achieve their career goals, ideally here at Proofpoint\n\n Active part of escalations and resolving customer challenges\nPartner with Recruiting and HR to attract, hire and retain top talent to support our rapid growth\nBe customer facing! Frequently attend meetings with members of your team!\nParticipate in the ongoing technical training alongside your team\nEvangelize the Proofpoint vision to customers and prospects at all levels, from technical to C-suite.\nPut your individual contributor hat on when needed, engage with customers, and help formulate strategies for target accounts\nPartner with other groups such as Professional Services and Customer Success to help us continue our tradition of an outstanding customer experience and industry leading customer retention\nBecome a student of our security and risk platform\nThe role will require travel between 25-75% within the region\nJob Requirements:\nMinimum 2+ years of experience leading sales engineering teams, ideally in the cyber-security industry\nPrevious experience as a sales engineer, preferred 4-6 years of experience\nStrong, related technical background in cyber-security such as cloud security, network security, incident response, messaging or related field\nProven track record of mentoring and developing team members and guiding them to success\nSolid sales acumen, and ability to partner with account teams to drive new customer sales as well as add-on revenue.\nLead from the front style, and ability to roll up your sleeves and get technical\nYou can thrive in a fast paced, high energy environment\nAbility to work independently, adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude\nProven ability to command a room, lead complex technical and business conversations with C-suite executives, as well as technical staff\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience\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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