Proofpoint

Account Executive – MSP Division

Proofpoint$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years inside sales experience in IT industry
  • Preferred experience selling to MSPs or IT customers
  • Technical knowledge or software sales experience
  • Strong phone communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proven negotiation skills with understanding of customer buying processes
  • Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Follow up on leads and engage prospects with tailored conversations
  • Maintain consistent communication via phone and email outreach
  • Manage the sales pipeline and update CRM tools
  • Conduct product demonstrations and address client inquiries
  • Develop and execute quarterly sales plans and report progress
  • Handle client concerns proactively to ensure strong ROI
  • Represent Proofpoint at tradeshows and cybersecurity forums
  • Build in-depth knowledge of products and industry trends

Benefits

  • Required in-office work from Monday to Thursday in Draper, UT
  • Opportunity to work within a motivated and focused team
  • Exposure to global expansion initiatives
  • Possibility of participating in industry events and tradeshows
  • Chance to contribute significantly to revenue growth and customer success
Full Job Description
Account Executive – MSP Division To accelerate our global expansion, we are looking for a motivated Account Executive for the Hornet-MSP Division at Proofpoint and its global affiliates. As a key member of our MSP-focused sales team, your primary responsibility will be selling solutions to MSPs and internal IT teams. You’ll be responsible for building up the partner network through prospecting, acquiring new clients, managing existing accounts, and playing a vital role in driving revenue growth and customer success. Required in-office Mondays-Thursday in Draper, UT Your Job
  • Diligently follow up on leads, engage prospects in value-driven conversations, and respond promptly with tailored information and offers.

  • Maintain consistent communication with prospects via phone and email, executing daily outreach.

  • Manage the sales pipeline by updating and maintaining CRM tools.

  • Conduct high-level product demonstrations, addressing client inquiries with confidence and clarity.

  • Develop and execute quarterly sales plans and regional strategies, reporting progress weekly.

  • Handle client concerns proactively and ensure strong ROI through account reviews and product recommendations.

  • Represent Proofpoint and its global affiliates at tradeshows, partner events, and cybersecurity forums.

  • Continuously build and maintain in-depth knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors.

  • Consistently achieve or surpass agreed sales targets, making a significant contribution to growth.

Your Profile
  • 2+ years of inside sales experience in the IT industry, with a proven record of success.

  • Experience selling to MSPs or internal IT customers strongly preferred.

  • Technical knowledge or software sales experience.

  • Strong relationship-building and persuasive communication skills, especially over the phone.

  • Proven negotiation skills with a deep understanding of customer buying processes.

  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

  • Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for lead, opportunity, and account management.

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About Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based solutions for threat protection, compliance, governance, and secure communication. The company's products include email security, advanced threat protection, information protection, digital risk protection, and compliance and archiving. Proofpoint serves customers in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, government, and education. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
Learn more about Proofpoint
Size
3,658 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$163.8 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+31.7%
Revenue
$1 billion
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