Proofpoint

Deals Desk Analyst II

Proofpoint$68K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 2+ years in Deals Desk, Sales Operations, or similar role.
  • Preferred experience in a SaaS or enterprise software business.
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Salesforce CPQ, and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison for Sales on pricing and deal structure inquiries.
  • Ensure quotes are accurate by reviewing customer account information.
  • Collaborate with Sales to develop compliant deal structures.
  • Verify pricing requests and contract details for required approvals.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams on complex transactions.
  • Utilize Quote-to-Cash knowledge to streamline transaction processes.
  • Leverage data to inform pricing decisions and maintain transaction consistency.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements for quoting efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid options.
  • Wellness and community outreach days offered annually.
  • Recognition programs for employee contributions.
  • Opportunities for global collaboration and networking.
Full Job Description

The Team
Proofpoint is looking for a motivated Deals Desk Analyst II to join our Finance organization. We work together to help Sales navigate quoting and deal structure questions while ensuring transactions move through the Quote-to-Cash process smoothly and in accordance with company policies. 

The Role
As a Deals Desk Analyst II, you'll strategize with Sales and cross-functional teams to support pricing, quoting, and deal structure for a variety of customer transactions. You'll independently manage standard and complex opportunities, helping Sales structure deals that meet customer needs while aligning with company policies and business objectives.
You'll also have opportunities to identify process improvements that make quoting more efficient for both Sales and internal teams.
This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, working across teams, and helping move deals forward while maintaining accuracy and

compliance. 

Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Draper, UT office - 4 days a week.
 

Your Day-to-Day

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Sales teams on pricing, quoting, and deal structure questions.
  • Review customer account information and transaction details to ensure quotes are accurate and complete. 
  • Partner with Sales to develop deal structures that align with customer needs, pricing guidelines, and company policies. 
  • Review pricing requests, contractual language, and discounts to ensure required approvals are obtained and properly documented. 
  • Work with Revenue, Legal, Finance, Product Management, Order Management, and other teams to resolve more complex or non-standard transactions. 
  • Apply your knowledge of the Quote-to-Cash process to help ensure transactions move efficiently from quote through booking, especially during period-end deadlines. 
  • Use data to help support pricing recommendations and maintain consistency across transactions. 
  • Look for opportunities to improve quoting processes and share ideas that help increase efficiency and reduce friction. 


What You Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
  • 2+ years of experience in Deals Desk, Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Finance, Sales Support, or a similar role. 
  • Experience supporting a SaaS or enterprise software business is preferred. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to support recommendations. 
  • Experience with Salesforce, Salesforce CPQ, and Microsoft Excel is preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both Sales and cross-functional teams. 
  • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to continuously improve processes and the customer experience.

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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

  • 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.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 92,800.00 - 136,070.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 75,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 68,600.00 - 100,650.00 USD

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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