Public Sector Account Executive, France - Cybersecurity SaaS

Proofpoint; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Global collaboration

Annual wellness days

Recognition program

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a proactive Public Sector Account Manager for France to drive new cyber security business across government and related agencies. You will manage a portfolio of Named Accounts, converting white space into revenue while leveraging partners and internal resources to accelerate growth.

You will lead engagements with CISOs and CIOs, articulate Proofpoint’s full platform value, and coordinate with Systems Engineers and channel partners to deliver compelling demonstrations and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of over‑achieving targets in B2B tech sales.
• Experience selling to C‑level executives in the public sector.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain executive relationships within the public sector to drive long‑term growth.
• Secure new accounts and expand presence with existing customers across security and information protection platforms.
• Articulate Proofpoint's value proposition to become a trusted advisor for customers.

Skills

SaaS sales

Executive engagement

Public sector sales

Channel partnerships

Forecasting

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a proactive Public Sector Account Manager for France to drive new cyber security business across government and related agencies. You will manage a portfolio of Named Accounts, converting white space into revenue while leveraging partners and internal resources to accelerate growth.

You will lead engagements with CISOs and CIOs, articulate Proofpoint’s full platform value, and coordinate with Systems Engineers and channel partners to deliver compelling demonstrations and