Sales Development Representative

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Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective. And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

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—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

About the Business Development Team

The Proofpoint Business Development team is a group of ambitious innovators that enjoy the thrill of finding creative solutions in fast-paced environments. Eager to grow their sales skillsets, our Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) are collaborative team players who are always willing to share their winning sales tactics with their peers. SDRs at Proofpoint have a direct impact on the success of our Sales organization. Having ownership of a critical piece of the sales process, they take pride in connecting potential customers with our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions.

Our Sales Development Reps are trusted partners, working side-by-side with our Field, Territory and Enterprise Account Managers to capture market share across the USA. They are highly valued members of our organization and for this reason, Proofpoint heavily invests in their professional growth and empowers them with the resources and support to advance their careers, whether that be as an Account Representative, Customer Success Manager, Program Manager, or any other opportunity of interest.  If you are ready to join a team that allows you the autonomy to grow your professional sales skillset, consider Proofpoint.

Your day-to-day

• Manage inbound call volume coming from our various sales/marketing phone numbers and assist with any sales/support related inquiries
• Manage inbound chat tool from our corporate website and assist with any sales/support related inquiries
• Identify, contact, and qualify potential new customers
• Work closely with SDR team members to schedule product demonstrations between sales representatives and potential customers
• Use Salesforce.com and other sales tools to identify leads and opportunities

What you bring to the team

• We are seeking ambitious winners with a proven track record of high-ranking achievement.
• Expressive speaker with ability to quickly and clearly articulate highly technical information.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Innovative thinker that enjoys creative problem solving in a changing environment.
• Collaborative team player who will share sales tactics and learn them from others.
• Exemplifies persistency and resilience. Loves tackling issues and getting results.
• Self-directed with strong sense of personal ownership and accountability.
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus.

Why Proofpoint

At Proofpoint we pride ourselves on our people-centric approach to success and innovation, which extends to how we design roles within our organization and hire talent around the world. The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, and we recognize that the skills needed tomorrow may be different than the skills needed today. Therefore, we seek individuals from a variety of backgrounds with a range of work histories who can leverage their relevant experience as well as transferrable skills to help our company grow. Critical thinkers, problem solvers, collaborators, communicators, and future-oriented creatives need apply. It’s not about where you started, or where you’re coming from, it’s about where you can go with Proofpoint.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!