Business Development Representative ANZ

Proofpoint 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.

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 and the Team We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our expanding Marketing Business Development team to generate qualified opportunities for our Sales Teams. You will be working closely with the regional sales and marketing teams to generate sales accepted leads via multiple channels with a mix of inbound (lead follow-up) and outbound (prospecting) activities. You will be responsible for gathering intelligence and developing a deep understanding of your assigned accounts. You will then action this intelligence to connect our sales team with influencers and decision makers within the prospect accounts and across all vertical markets. Working closely with both Account Management and Marketing you will define and execute a successful account-based sales strategy for the ANZ Market This role will be based in Sydney, Australia Your day-to-day

Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales accepted leads and respond to product inquiries, and nurture those prospects as assigned

Utilise your research and planning skills and have meaningful conversations to engage and acquire new leads