Sr. Named Account Manager (Public Sector)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity seeks a motivated Sr. Named Account Manager to join their Public Sector team. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your sales expertise to build and maintain strategic relationships, drive new business, and deliver compelling product demonstrations. With a focus on work-life balance and an inclusive culture, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions that protect organizations from significant risks. If you are passionate about sales and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive Leadership

Inclusive Culture

Investment in Sales Enablement

Leadership Development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop C-Level relationships and familiarity with government procurement processes.
• Experience selling enterprise security or IT solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing existing relationships and acquiring new clients in the Public Sector.
• Leading proposal processes and negotiating terms with clients.

Skills

Sales Experience in Public Sector

C-Level Relationship Development

Understanding of UK Market Trends

Experience with CRM Tools

Sales Methodology Training

Tools

Salesforce

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Sr. Named Account Manager (Public Sector), London

Client: Proofpoint

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5ec6fe2486f2

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting organizations’ greatest assets: their people. We offer cloud-based solutions that help companies prevent targeted threats, safeguard data, and enhance user resilience against cyber attacks. Our clients include many Fortune 1000 companies, relying on our people-centric security and compliance solutions across email, cloud, social media, and web.

We value a good work-life balance, excellent compensation, and a culture that inspires our colleagues to excel.

The Role

We are seeking a self-starting, motivated sales professional to join our Public Sector team in the UK. Your responsibilities will include developing existing relationships, acquiring new clients, leading proposal processes, negotiating terms, and building strategic relationships at the executive level. You will work with internal teams and partners to generate business and deliver compelling product demonstrations.

What You Bring

• Experience in building and accelerating propositions within the Public Sector
• Understanding of current market trends in UK Public Sector organizations
• Proven ability to develop C-Level relationships and familiarity with government procurement processes
• Experience selling enterprise security or IT solutions preferred
• A track record of exceeding sales targets
• Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce
• Sales methodology training (e.g., MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales) preferred

Why Proofpoint

• Supportive leadership and an inclusive culture
• Award-winning technology
• Investment in sales enablement and leadership development

Join us to help protect organizations from their biggest security risks through innovative cybersecurity solutions. We welcome diverse candidates to apply and explore a vibrant career with Proofpoint.