Named Account Manager - SLED Mid Market -FL

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.

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The Role

Proofpoint is seeking a Named Account Manager to join our growing State, Local & Education (SLED) Mid-Market team. This field-based role is responsible for managing and growing existing customers while driving net-new business across a named account territory.

You'll own the full sales cycle and build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, positioning Proofpoint as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to local government, K-12, and higher education customers (not state).

This is an excellent opportunity for a competitive, collaborative, and highly motivated seller who thrives in an autonomous environment and wants to grow within the cybersecurity industry.

Location: Candidate must reside in Florida and be able to travel within the assigned territory, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage a portfolio of named SLED Mid-Market accounts. ~2,000-5,000 employees.
• Drive both net-new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.
• Meet or exceed annual sales quotas for new revenue and existing customer bookings.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and opportunity development through close and implementation.
• Build trusted relationships with decision-makers, influencers, customers, and channel partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand Proofpoint's solutions within existing customers.
• Develop and execute territory, marketing, and channel strategies.
• Partner with channel organizations and participate in relevant industry events.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM hygiene.
• Navigate public-sector procurement processes, including contracts, purchasing workflows, and budget cycles.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of field sales experience.
• Demonstrated success selling to and managing Public Sector/SLED customers.
• Experience generating net-new business and growing existing accounts.
• Understanding of public-sector sales cycles, procurement processes, contracts, and budgeting.
• Experience in cybersecurity, software, SaaS, or enterprise IT preferred.
• Established relationships with customers, channel partners, or industry professionals within the territory are a plus.
• Strong prospecting, territory planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Competitive, strategic, collaborative, and positive team-oriented mindset.

Ideal Profile

A successful candidate will be a hunter-minded SLED seller who can develop new relationships while expanding existing accounts. They understand how to navigate public-sector buying processes, effectively leverage channel partners, and consistently execute against a territory plan.

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How to Apply

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