Sr. Inside Sales Engineer, France

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About Us

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

About Us

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. 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.

Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We 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.

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.

The Role

The members of our Sales Engineering team are highly valued business partners that play a critical role in our sales process every single day.

As an Inside Sales Engineer working with Commercial accounts, you will be one of the most important members of the Proofpoint sales team.

After initial onboarding and regular product training, you will become a trusted advisor to our Account Managers and Channel Partners in region, as well as our current and future customers. As a technical liaison and subject matter expert on all things Proofpoint, you will help to deliver People-Centric solutions that protect against today’s cyber threats.

You will get to develop and tell a compelling story that will excite your customer and have them eager to hear more. Your story will be illustrated with an amazing product demonstration often followed by a proof-of-concept or threat assessment which will ultimately result in you providing a compelling solution to your customer that you will take pride in being a part of. It’s an exciting time to be at Proofpoint!

Your day-to-day

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
• You will design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
• Occasionally assist in professional services deployments and technical training, and present or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows
• Provide valuable customer insights and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams
• Work with our Channel team to help support and enable our Distributors and Resellers
• You will become an expert in Email Security, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape
• Occasional travel required.

What You Bring To The Team

• Proven hands-on experience, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, or senior level product support, preferably related to the cyber-security industry
• Experience in either secure messaging, data security, network security, endpoint, NOC/SOC, or MSP-related cybersecurity desirable
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Fluent in English and French, any additional languages are a plus.
• Exposure to at least two of the following skill sets are recommended

• Enterprise email solutions such as Exchange, O365, G-Suite, Lotus Dominoorworking knowledge of SMTP
• IT security related areas such as Vulnerability and Risk Management, Security Operations or Incident Response
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance and data privacy
• Cloud security and shadow IT monitoring
• Cloud computing Infrastructure (e.g. AWS/Azure)

Nice to have

Hands on experience with the following

• Directory Services and protocols such as Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, iDP (identity providers)
• Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Networking and protocols such as DNS, LDAP, HTTP
• Experience with security standards and frameworks such as ISO, MITRE and/or NIST
• CISSP, CCSP or other industry certification is beneficial.

In addition to the above, if you have a consultative approach to problem solving and/or have a desire to pivot your career towards a sales direction. And if you thrive in fast paced, high energy environments with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly while maintaining a positive attitude, we would love to speak to you!

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!

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
• Learning & Development We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• 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 Interested? Submit your application here https //www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security and Software Development

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