Strategic Account Manager
ProofpointStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Posted December 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Proofpoint is a leader in human-centric cybersecurity, driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.
Job Description
Proofpoint is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple vertical markets for a region in Germany. The role demands interaction with large scale enterprises at the 'C' level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.
Requirements
- Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships
- Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)
- Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor
- Experience of closing complex high value business opportunities
- Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities