Senior Manager, Sales Engineering (Benelux & Nordics)
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Job Summary
About Us:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people data and AI agents connect across email cloud and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortunelarge enterprises and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats prevent data loss and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. 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
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
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 along with any supporting information- we cant wait to hear from you!
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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