Enterprise Sales Engineering Manager — Cybersecurity

Proofpoint; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellness days

Recognition program

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Sales Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead a fast-growing team of sales engineers focused on Enterprise opportunities in the Southeast US. Our SEMs lead from the front, are customer facing, are hands on technical, and focused on enabling and empowering their teams to be successful.

Candidates should have experience managing sales engineering teams, prior experience as a sales engineer, and a track record of being involved in complex customer deals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience leading sales engineering teams in cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members and drive deals with enterprise customers.
• Strong ability to engage with C-suite and technical teams alike.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of experienced Field Sales Engineers.
• Drive complex enterprise deals and ensure customer success.
• Collaborate with Recruiting/HR to attract top talent and manage growth.
• Attend customer meetings and guide technical strategy.
• Travel 25-75% within the region.

Skills

Sales leadership

Sales engineering

Cybersecurity

Executive dialogue

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Sales Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead a fast-growing team of sales engineers focused on Enterprise opportunities in the Southeast US. Our SEMs lead from the front, are customer facing, are hands on technical, and focused on enabling and empowering their teams to be successful.

Candidates should have experience managing sales engineering teams, prior experience as a sales engineer, and a track record of being involved in complex customer deals.