Senior Data Security Sales Engineer - People-Centric

Proofpoint; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Global collaboration

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the Data Security Group to act as a trusted advisor for Specialists and customers. You will deliver People-Centric security solutions across Data Security portfolio, including DLP, Insider Risk, and posture management.

Travel is required and a flexible work environment is offered; collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure customer success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of proven track record selling solutions as a Sales Engineer or related areas.
• Good understanding of the Cybersecurity market landscape, especially Data Security and Insider Risk.
• Thorough knowledge of the sales process and the role of a sales engineer.
• Ability to articulate the big picture and architect solutions to business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Drive high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with ATG Sales Specialists & Account Teams to develop penetration strategies.
• Be the main technical contact for customers and prospects through the process.
• Lead technical discovery, POC planning, and production evaluations.
• Contribute to developing processes within the team and across the organization.

Skills

Sales Engineering

Data Security

Insider Risk

Customer Engagement

Technical Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the Data Security Group to act as a trusted advisor for Specialists and customers. You will deliver People-Centric security solutions across Data Security portfolio, including DLP, Insider Risk, and posture management.

Travel is required and a flexible work environment is offered; collaborate with Professional Services, Support, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure customer success.