Commercial Business Development Representative - Spanish speaking

Proofpoint; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Reading is seeking a Business Development Representative who speaks fluent Spanish and English. The role involves generating qualified sales opportunities and managing campaigns. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and previous sales experience, especially with CRM tools like Salesforce.com. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a goal-driven environment preferred.
• Excellent phone and communication skills required.
• Experience with cloud solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified sales opportunities for the Field sales team.
• Manage email and cold-calling campaigns to generate prospects.
• Track communication using Salesforce.com.

Skills

Salesforce.com

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

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Commercial Business Development Representative - Spanish speaking, Reading

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Client:

Proofpoint

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Description

Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organisations’ 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 organisations 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.

We 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.

The Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our Business Development team to generate qualified sales opportunities for our Field sales team.

As part of the Business Development team, you will be working closely with the regional sales and marketing teams to generate sales accepted leads via multiple channels with a mix of inbound (lead follow-up) and outbound (prospecting) activities.

As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for gathering intelligence and developing a deep understanding of your assigned accounts. You will then action this intelligence to connect our sales team with influencers and decision makers within the prospect accounts and across all vertical markets.

You will work closely with both Account Management and Marketing to define and execute a successful account-based sales strategy for the Spanish region.

• Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales accepted leads and respond to product inquiries

• Gather actionable intelligence (competition, projects, purchase intent, etc.) for the list of accounts that you will be responsible for

• Follow-up on all leads generated by marketing and convert initial interest into sales accepted leads

• Manage email campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Manage cold-calling telephone-based campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Complete accurate tracking of communication with current and potential customers in Salesforce.com

• Schedule demonstrations between Enterprise Sales team members and potential customer

What You Bring To The Team

• Highly motivated individual with a competitive personality, and good attention to detail
• Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus.
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a bonus.
• Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organisational skills
• Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment preferred.

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

Why Proofpoint? At 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: • Competitive compensation• Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • 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 . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can’t wait to hear from you!

Description

Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organisations’ 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 organisations 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.

We 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.

The Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our Business Development team to generate qualified sales opportunities for our Field sales team.

As part of the Business Development team, you will be working closely with the regional sales and marketing teams to generate sales accepted leads via multiple channels with a mix of inbound (lead follow-up) and outbound (prospecting) activities.

As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for gathering intelligence and developing a deep understanding of your assigned accounts. You will then action this intelligence to connect our sales team with influencers and decision makers within the prospect accounts and across all vertical markets.

You will work closely with both Account Management and Marketing to define and execute a successful account-based sales strategy for the Spanish region.

Your day-to-day

• Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales accepted leads and respond to product inquiries

• Gather actionable intelligence (competition, projects, purchase intent, etc.) for the list of accounts that you will be responsible for

• Follow-up on all leads generated by marketing and convert initial interest into sales accepted leads

• Manage email campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Manage cold-calling telephone-based campaigns to generate new sales prospects

• Complete accurate tracking of communication with current and potential customers in Salesforce.com

• Schedule demonstrations between Enterprise Sales team members and potential customer

What You Bring To The Team

Highly motivated individual with a competitive personality, and good attention to detail

Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus.

Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a bonus.

Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organisational skills

Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment preferred.

Fluent Spanish & English language skills required.

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 10 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

Why Proofpoint? At 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: • Competitive compensation• Comprehensive benefits • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential. • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.]. • 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 . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can’t wait to hear from you!