
Named Account Manager
Proofpoint
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Kenya
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships within enterprise accounts (2,500+ end users) across multiple verticals
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (System Engineers, Channel Partners) to develop and execute account strategies.
- Drive new business acquisition while expanding relationships with existing customers by introducing our full suite of security, compliance, and information protection solutions.
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations in partnership with technical teams.
- Analyse and report on pipeline progression, forecast accuracy, and account performance.
- Manage the end-to-end sales process, ensuring operational excellence and timely execution.
- Maintain compliance with Proofpoint’s sales methodology and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Proven success in enterprise technology sales, ideally with SaaS and cybersecurity solutions.
- Track record of exceeding quotas, winning new logos, and leveraging channel partnerships.
- Strong executive selling skills (CISO, CIO, CMO) and ability to influence complex buying cycles.
- Experience closing deals in the $100K–$1M range.
- Familiarity with formal sales methodologies (MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message).
- Fluent in Arabic and English
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
SaaScybersecurity solutionssales methodologiesMEDDICChallengerTASCommand of the Messageaccount strategiespipeline analysisforecast accuracy
Soft Skills
executive selling skillsinfluencerelationship buildingcollaborationpresentation skillsoperational excellencetimely executionanalytical skillscommunicationnegotiation