Data Security Sales Specialist – Commercial Growth

Proofpoint; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Data Security Sales Specialist to align with our Commercial Central and East teams. You will partner with account teams to drive growth across the region, acting as a trusted advisor on modern data security strategies for cloud, SaaS, insider risk, and AI-driven environments.

You will build and execute strategic account plans, engage with executives, and collaborate with Sales Engineers to develop impactful demonstrations and workshops that accelerate

Qualifications

• Proven success selling Data Security solutions into Enterprise and Strategic accounts.
• Experience with modern data security challenges across cloud, SaaS, AI, and hybrid environments.
• Ability to engage executive stakeholders and articulate business value and technical differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships across customer organizations to drive opportunities from discovery to close.
• Collaborate with core account teams to expand Data Security footprints in existing customers.
• Lead customers through Data Security sales cycles using Proofpoint methodologies and best practices.
• Advise on data security challenges related to cloud transformations, insider risk, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Sales Engineers to deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-value programs.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity progression in Salesforce.

Skills

Data Security sales

Enterprise accounts

Strategic accounts

Consultative selling

Tools

Salesforce

Sales tools

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Data Security Sales Specialist to align with our Commercial Central and East teams. You will partner with account teams to drive growth across the region, acting as a trusted advisor on modern data security strategies for cloud, SaaS, insider risk, and AI-driven environments.

You will build and execute strategic account plans, engage with executives, and collaborate with Sales Engineers to develop impactful demonstrations and workshops that accelerate