Regional Director Sales-Collaboration Security
Proofpoint, California, Pennsylvania, United States, 15419
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R13644Proofpoint 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 Fortune 100, 10,000 large 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 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**The Role**We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Collaboration Security to join and lead our rapidly expanding team. In this role you will lead a sales team in identifying, developing, and retaining top talent to deliver consistent revenue growth as a specialist sales team supporting field sales. You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts and setting/reviewing key sales metrics and programs.In addition, you will work with the Product Management, Product Marketing and Field Marketing teams supporting the Collaboration Security business unit, on product requirements, go to market activities, planning for future business expansion and creation of targeted sales campaigns and their measurements. This role can be located anywhere in the US.**Your day-to-day*** Create and execute both strategic and tactical plans to significantly increase our revenue with the Collaboration Security product lines* Lead a team of dedicated sales specialists* Establish and maintain key customer & internal field sales leadership relationships* Develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s customer base via creative initiatives and working closely with international regions to share best practices* Execute on a go-to-market plan to drive incremental pipeline and revenue through enablement of the field sales organization and BDR teams* Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive pipeline and revenue* Maintain an accurate forecast of the business, including current team notes on their engagement and support of the MEDDICC process as a specialist team**What you bring to the team*** Demonstrable experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large multi-country geography* Prior experience managing a sales team in a matrix environment* Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in email security* Strong industry contacts in the prospective customer and influencer communities* Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate the company’s value proposition* Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong pipeline, accurately forecast, a passion for enabling field sellers and SE’s as a Specialist leader and close business* Experience building demand generation plans with marketing* Confidence to work closely with field AVP’s on annual and quarterly goals (pipeline, ARR and engagement) for the Collaboration Security business unit success* An understanding of the importance of the Specialist/overlay role in delivering highly targeted training/field enablement sessions, technical deliverables to sell the value of the solution and ability to communicate with field sales leadership on the importance of your model for success* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct sales presentations and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, including willing ness to demonstrate the product and its features**Why Proofpoint**Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.
We’re 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-KJ1At 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.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**Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Massachusetts:
New York:
California:
Pennsylvaniatime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R13644Proofpoint 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 Fortune 100, 10,000 large 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 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**The Role**We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Collaboration Security to join and lead our rapidly expanding team. In this role you will lead a sales team in identifying, developing, and retaining top talent to deliver consistent revenue growth as a specialist sales team supporting field sales. You will play a hands-on role with the field sales organization in this customer facing and highly visible position, including direct participation in closing deals at key accounts and setting/reviewing key sales metrics and programs.In addition, you will work with the Product Management, Product Marketing and Field Marketing teams supporting the Collaboration Security business unit, on product requirements, go to market activities, planning for future business expansion and creation of targeted sales campaigns and their measurements. This role can be located anywhere in the US.**Your day-to-day*** Create and execute both strategic and tactical plans to significantly increase our revenue with the Collaboration Security product lines* Lead a team of dedicated sales specialists* Establish and maintain key customer & internal field sales leadership relationships* Develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s customer base via creative initiatives and working closely with international regions to share best practices* Execute on a go-to-market plan to drive incremental pipeline and revenue through enablement of the field sales organization and BDR teams* Partner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive pipeline and revenue* Maintain an accurate forecast of the business, including current team notes on their engagement and support of the MEDDICC process as a specialist team**What you bring to the team*** Demonstrable experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large multi-country geography* Prior experience managing a sales team in a matrix environment* Strong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in email security* Strong industry contacts in the prospective customer and influencer communities* Outstanding consultative selling skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate the company’s value proposition* Strong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong pipeline, accurately forecast, a passion for enabling field sellers and SE’s as a Specialist leader and close business* Experience building demand generation plans with marketing* Confidence to work closely with field AVP’s on annual and quarterly goals (pipeline, ARR and engagement) for the Collaboration Security business unit success* An understanding of the importance of the Specialist/overlay role in delivering highly targeted training/field enablement sessions, technical deliverables to sell the value of the solution and ability to communicate with field sales leadership on the importance of your model for success* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct sales presentations and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, including willing ness to demonstrate the product and its features**Why Proofpoint**Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.
We’re 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-KJ1At 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.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**Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. #J-18808-Ljbffr