SLED Named Account Manager | Cybersecurity (Public Sector)

Proofpoint; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a field-based Account Manager to join our State, Local, & EDU (SLED) team in Texas. You will manage existing clients and drive net-new acquisitions within a named territory, acting as an IT security trusted advisor. Must reside in Houston or San Antonio.

Requirements include success in public sector sales, a strong network, and experience with cybersecurity solutions. Join Proofpoint’s fast-growing Field Sales Organization and help drive regional success.

Qualifications

• Meet or exceed annual sales quota for new annual revenue and existing bookings as defined by management.
• Grow relationships with decision-makers/influencers and grow solution adoption of existing client relationships through satisfaction of current solution sets and advisement of additional products/services.
• Develop, strategize, and execute marketing/channel plan within region for end users, channel partners, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned SLED accounts from prospecting to solution implementation.
• Establish Proofpoint as IT security trusted advisor for State, Local, & EDU clients.
• Report to the SLED Regional Sales Director and cover named SLED accounts within a geographic region.

Skills

Account management

Sales acumen

Public sector sales

CRM proficiency

Networking

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a field-based Account Manager to join our State, Local, & EDU (SLED) team in Texas. You will manage existing clients and drive net-new acquisitions within a named territory, acting as an IT security trusted advisor. Must reside in Houston or San Antonio.

Requirements include success in public sector sales, a strong network, and experience with cybersecurity solutions. Join Proofpoint’s fast-growing Field Sales Organization and help drive regional success.