Sr. Named Account Manager, Egypt

About Proofpoint

The Role

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Establish executive-level business relationships within enterprise accounts above 750 users.
• Penetrate new accounts and expand existing customers with Proofpoint security, compliance, and information-protection platforms.
• Promote the company’s value proposition and services as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare account strategies and plans with internal resources, including systems engineers.
• Organize and deliver compelling product demonstrations with systems engineers.
• Use channel partners to gain access to new accounts.
• Maintain forecast accuracy and pipeline generation and progression.
• Maintain current knowledge of Proofpoint’s competitive market positioning.

What You Bring

• Proven success as a SaaS cybersecurity seller who consistently exceeds targets.
• Experience building and developing a territory from the ground up.
• Experience with long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and complex deals.
• Strong current relationships with Egyptian channel partners and distributors.
• Ability to build executive relationships and become a trusted client advisor.
• Proficiency in formal sales methodologies such as MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, or Command of the Message.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Additional language proficiency is a plus.
• Experience with email security and data security is ideal but not mandatory.
• High attention to detail, persistence, and a high level of customer and partner activity.
• Growth mindset, coachability, and diligence in following a proven sales process.
• Entrepreneurial approach focused on account planning, pipeline generation, and opportunity progression.

Benefits and Culture

• Proofpoint offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• The company provides a flexible work environment, wellness and community outreach days, recognition, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Proofpoint promotes belonging, purpose, and success across diverse backgrounds and perspectives.