Sales Engineering Manager, Benelux & Nordics

Stockholm - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers including 87 of the Fortune 100 rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. Were driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:
At Proofpoint youll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes Visionary in future-focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact.

Company Overview

At Proofpoint we have a passion for protecting people data and brands from todays advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

Build and enhance our proven human-centric security platform

Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven inteland artificial intelligence

Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most their people and their data. Thats why were a leader in next-generation cybersecurityand why 85% of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Engineering (SE) Manager to develop a successful Enterprise franchise in partnership with the Regional Sales leader. You will lead and develop a team of talented sales engineers across Benelux & Nordics with the key objectives of building pipeline winning new and add-on business and developing happy customers on our Human-centric security platform. This individual will be a major contributor to our aggressive growth plans for the region and should ideally be located in Denmark or Sweden.

Your day-to-day

Partner closely with the Regional Sales leader to build a strategy for growth and execute on it

Accountability of all technical sales and satisfaction activities in the region including formulating strategies to penetrate target accounts and expanding existing customers

Highly engaged with customers including evangelizing the Proofpoint vision at all levels from technical to C-suite executives

Attract hire and retain top talent to support our rapid growth including developing and mentoring team members to help them achieve their career goals ideally here at Proofpoint

Coach enable and develop a team of elite Sales Engineersin the key areas of Product and Technical Expertise Owning the Technical Sales Process Valued Solutions that Deliver Outcomes and behaving as a Trusted Advisor

Foster a culture of continual learning information sharing and collaboration amongst the team to keep all team members current on the latest innovations and build wisdom from recent customer engagements

Actively collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as product channel customer success marketing services and support to build pipeline and ensure customer loyalty

Engage and sponsor key local channel partners that support your business

Encourage initiate and execute local initiatives to grow the business

The role is highly customer and partner facing and will require 50% travel within the region

What you bring to the team

Leadership & initiative a motivated self-starter brimming with ideas with the discipline and drive to execute on them to yield the desired outcomes

A mature technically astute but business centric engineer with a proven ability to command a room guide complex technical and business conversations with C-suite executives as well as technical staff

A commercially savvy technical sales leader who can partner effectively with sales leadership to develop and grow the business

Proven experience of managing sales engineering teams ideally in the cyber-security industry based on extensive previous experience as a sales engineer

Track record of mentoring and developing team members and guiding them to success

A strong collaborator with internal and external stakeholders with a willingness to actively engage in discovering opportunities and problem solving at a technical level

Ability to thrive in a fast paced high energy sales environment

Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent IT experience

An excellent communicator and presenter with fluency in English and either Swedish Danish or Dutch

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions andthe people who work here are the key tooursuccess. Were a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive diverse multinational company that believes in culture fit but more importantly culture-add and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint #LI-MC4

Why Proofpoint At Proofpoint we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youll love working with us:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops stretch project assignments and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

Flexible work environment: Remote options hybrid schedules flexible hours etc..

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Always on recognition for your contributions

Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging empower purpose and drive success-every day for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process please reach out to . How to Apply Interested Submit your application here We cant wait to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Manager

About Us:We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers including 87 of the Fortune 100 rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. Were driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and prote...