Sales Manager – Malaysia

Forcepoint; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced sales professional to manage the end-to-end sales cycle, develop customer relationships, and pursue new business opportunities within the cybersecurity and data protection sectors. The ideal candidate should have 7–10 years of sales experience, particularly within regulated industries. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of sales experience in cybersecurity or enterprise software.
• Vendor-side experience preferred, especially in data security.
• Experience selling to regulated industries.
• Proven track record of quota achievement.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end sales cycle.
• Develop and manage direct customer relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and report sales pipeline accurately.

Skills

Sales experience in cybersecurity

Understanding of local compliance frameworks

Strategic thinking

Customer relationship development

Knowledge of the competitive landscape

Job description

time left to apply End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id JR467214

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the end-to-end sales cycle, from pipeline generation, qualification, forecasting, and closing
• Develop and manage direct customer relationships, ensuring strategic alignment with client business needs
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within mid-market and enterprise sectors
• Expand presence and deepen engagements within FSI customers, including banks and insurance companies
• Manage and report sales pipeline with high accuracy in forecasting and deal tracking
• Collaborate with marketing, pre-sales, and partner teams to deliver compelling customer propositions
• Work closely with key local partners, VARs, and SIs to scale business reach
• Provide regular business updates to regional leadership and contribute to SEA growth strategy

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years of sales experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or enterprise software
  Vendor-side experience is a must, with preference for candidates from cybersecurity or data security vendors (DLP, DSPM, CASB, ZTNA, etc.)
• Experience selling to regulated industries with knowledge of local compliance frameworks (e.g., RMiT, PDPA)
• Familiarity with the competitive landscape (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Broadcom, Trellix, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Netskope)
• Driven, resilient, and strategic thinker
• Open to candidates with system integrator (SI) background who have directly driven customer business
• Consistent career history, with p roven track record of quota achievement and customer relationship development
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex mid-market and enterprise sales cycles
• Solid understanding of forecasting accuracy, opportunity planning, and closing strategies
• Strong partner ecosystem knowledge, with references to successful joint wins
• Experience working directly with FSI customers is highly desirable

What We’re Looking For:

· Self-starter with a growth mindset and ownership mentality

· Strong business acumen with ability to influence decision-makers

· Collaborative team player, able to work cross-functionally and regionally

· Passionate about technology, especially in the area of data and cybersecurity

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

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About Us

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries.

For over 20 years, we've specialized in making security simple for over 11k customers. Our customers trust our experience, our innovative technologies, and our people. We have over 2.5k employees and every team at Forcepoint, from support to product development to engineering, is dedicated to simplifying security and making it easier to use.

If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!