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Senior Sales Specialist

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India Senior Posted 2026-04-24

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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. We’re 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, you’ll 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. Corporate Overview:   Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.   We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.   Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint   Department Overview:   The Data Security Specialist   team   at Proofpoint is an exciting, fast-growing group made up of passionate, talented individuals dedicated to driving impact in the Data Security space. As one of the company’s major growth engines, this team supports our outstanding customer base and sells a portfolio   of six   (and expanding) industry-leading Data Security products and packages.   Role Overview:   We are seeking an experienced Sales Specialist to align with our   rapidly   expanding   Team   in India . Reporting to the   APJ,   Senior   Director for the   Advanced Technology Group (ATG) , you will partner closely with Proofpoint’s core sales reps as a specialist and partner to drive growth across the region. In this role, you will serve as the trusted advisor for our Data Security portfolio and collaborate with both internal teams and customers to deliver value and outcomes.   Your day to day:   The ability to build strong relationships at all levels   of a customer account and internal   Proofpoint   to drive deals to closure.    Partner with the core sales team to expand our Data Security footprint within existing customers by leveraging strong relationships and strategic alignment.   Lead the customer and core sellers through the Data Security Sales cycle based on industry and Proofpoint best practices for evaluating a modern data security solution.   Demonstrate drive and initiative to penetrate net-new accounts while also deepening engagement with existing Data Security customers resulting in explosive Data Security pipeline creation for your assigned region.   Collaborate with our extraordinary Sales Engineers team to design account strategies, deliver impactful demos, and run proof-of-concept (POC) programs.   Partner with the channel organization to   capture new market   share   in   Data Security   Drive continued enablement of our product portfolio to support more meaningful customer conversations and empower the core sales team. This includes field enablement activities such as hosting office hours,   weekly sales play updates on team calls,   delivering training sessions, facilitating role plays, and supporting   core sales team   with territory-specific needs.   What you bring to the team:   Proven success selling   Data Security   into Strategic and Enterprise accounts.   Exceptional   ability   to build   key   relationships   to drive   and set our agenda   early .   Experience with enterprise security solutions such as   Data Loss Prevention (DLP),   Data Security Posture Management ( DSPM ) ,   Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Insider Threat Management (ITM),   or   SSE/SASE   S trong presentation, discovery,   relationship making,   and consultative selling skills.   Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.   Technical curiosity and a desire to gain deep product expertise.   Strong   strategic   account planning and forecasting capabilities.   A proven track record exceeding sales goals and the desire to win   Passion for collaborating across all business functions to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results — while also understanding and navigating the overlay structure   within the sales org.   Proficient in sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, and other related platforms used for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning.   Why Proofpoint:   Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization 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! #LifeAtPFPT   #LI-KT2 Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers . We can’t wait to hear from you!

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