AVP, Collaboration Protection Sales — Remote Leader

Proofpoint; California City (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible environment

Wellness days

Global collaboration

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking an Area Vice President, Sales – Advanced Technology (People Protection) to lead our global specialist organization and drive revenue growth across the Collaboration Protection portfolio. This high-visibility, customer-facing role partners with executive leadership to shape strategy and expand footprint in key accounts.

You will lead four global specialist sales teams and three Regional Directors, coach leaders and specialists, ensure MEDDICC discipline, and maintain

Qualifications

• Linked to senior sales leadership in cybersecurity environments.
• Experience with complex enterprise sales cycles.
• Strong drive to accelerate revenue growth in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead four global specialist sales teams and three Regional Directors.
• Develop and execute the Collaboration Protection go-to-market strategy.
• Coach leaders and specialists to drive revenue growth.
• Expand presence in existing accounts and pursue new opportunities.
• Support major deals with customer meetings and executive presentations.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and Sales Engineering to accelerate adoption.
• Align with Core Sales leadership and drive forecast accuracy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sales leadership

MEDDICC methodology

Forecasting

Pipeline management

Customer engagement

Consultative selling

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking an Area Vice President, Sales – Advanced Technology (People Protection) to lead our global specialist organization and drive revenue growth across the Collaboration Protection portfolio. This high-visibility, customer-facing role partners with executive leadership to shape strategy and expand footprint in key accounts.

You will lead four global specialist sales teams and three Regional Directors, coach leaders and specialists, ensure MEDDICC discipline, and maintain