It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Corporate OverviewIn 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 challengesWe 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. The Role We are seeking an exceptional Regional Director, Named Field Sales to join and lead our rapidly expanding team in Central US. In this role you will lead and coach regional sales teams identifying, developing, and retaining high talent who deliver value to the company’s business. You will play a 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.Your day-to-day Create and execute both strategic and tactical plans to significantly increase our presence, revenue and market share in the territoryLead a team of virtual Named Account Managers throughout the regionEstablish and maintain key regional customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s customer baseDefine partner plan and work with the channel to drive incremental revenueMaintain up to date knowledge of company’s competitive positioning in the marketplacePartner with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, and Support to close deals, drive revenue and adoptionMust reside in Illinois.What you bring to the team5+ years of experience successfully leading high performing field sales teams spread over a large geographyPrior experience selling Security or Enterprise SaaS solutions preferredStrong knowledge of new and current technologies and trends specifically in the security industryStrong security industry contacts in the prospective customer and influencer communitiesOutstanding consultative selling skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate the company’s value propositionStrong business acumen with the ability to create a business plan, build a strong business pipeline, accurately forecast and close businessExperience driving and participating in outbound callingExperience building demand generation plans with marketingExperience selling into the fortune 100Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct sales presentations and interact effectively with internal and external customers at all level#LI-KJ1If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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