Enterprise Account Manager (Public Sector)

Proofpoint; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach

Global collaboration and networking

Job summary

Proofpoint in France is seeking a proactive Public Sector Account Manager to drive cybersecurity solution sales across government and related public sector entities. The role targets C‑level engagement, expansion with current customers, and the growth of a strategic portfolio with Proofpoint Platform offerings.

You will work with Systems Engineers and channel partners to craft account plans, deliver compelling demos, and protect critical public sector assets from advanced threats.

Qualifications

• Experience closing opportunities in the range of $100k–$1m.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to build executive-level relationships in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Build executive-level relationships within the public sector to drive growth.
• Expand presence with existing customers by introducing security, compliance and information protection platforms.
• Articulate and promote Proofpoint’s value proposition as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare account strategies with Systems Engineers to maximize opportunities.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to deliver compelling product demonstrations.
• Partner with channel ecosystem to access new accounts.
• Maintain forecast accuracy and pipeline progression.
• Stay up-to-date on Proofpoint’s competitive positioning.

Skills

SaaS sales

Cybersecurity

Executive relationships

Channel partnerships

Forecasting

Pipeline mgmt

B2B selling

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. 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.

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 Public Sector Account Manager, France

Public Sector Account Manager, France

We are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Public Sector Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple public sector organisations. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the ‘C’ level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation. This position will report to the Sr Manager of Enterprise Accounts and lead a portfolio of Named Accounts with a primary focus on converting white space into revenue, complemented by strategic engagement with existing customers to maximise growth potential. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award-winning technology. You’ll work closely with System Engineers, Channel Partners, and internal stakeholders to develop strategies that protect customers from advanced threats and enable long-term success.

Your day-to-day

• Build and maintain strategic executive-level relationships within the public sector to drive long-term partnership and growth.
• Focus on both securing new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.
• Articulate and promote the company’s value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer base.
• Work with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrations.
• Partner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accounts.
• Deliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progression.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint’s competitive positioning in the marketplace.

What you bring to the team

• Experienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.
• Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships.
• Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.).
• Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor.
• Experience of closing complex opportunities in the range of $100k - $1m.
• Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
• Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales process.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You’re strategic in approach but always act with urgency.
• Preferably you’ll have experience of using Salesforce.
• Fluency in French and English.

Why Proofpoint?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

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. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. 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. 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.

Proofpoint is an equal‑opportunity employer

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. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones - to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job - it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.