Business Development Rep

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Corporate Overview In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people.
At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.
And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission.
When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to: • Build and enhance our proven security platform • Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment • Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel • Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges 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—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.
About the Business Development Team The Proofpoint Business Development team is a group of ambitious innovators that enjoy the thrill of finding creative solutions in fast-paced environments.
Eager to grow their sales skillsets, our Business Development Representatives (BDRs) are collaborative team players who are always willing to share their winning sales tactics with their peers.
BDRs at Proofpoint have a direct impact on the success of our Sales organization.
Having ownership of a critical piece of the sales process, they take pride in connecting potential customers with our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions.
Our Business Development Reps are trusted partners, working side-by-side with our Field, Territory and Enterprise Account Managers to capture market share across the USA.
They are highly valued members of our organization and for this reason, Proofpoint heavily invests in their professional growth and empowers them with the resources and support to advance their careers, whether that be as an Account Representative, Customer Success Manager, Program Manager, or any other opportunity of interest.
If you are ready to join a team that allows you the autonomy to grow your professional sales skillset, consider Proofpoint.
About the Role: Business Development Representative We’re looking for a collaborative team player to join our rapidly growing Business Development team in Draper, UT or Pittsburgh, PA.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate their adaptability and creative communication skills as they identify, engage with and qualify potential customers in their assigned territory.
Our most successful BDRs create integrity for themselves in the eyes of their business partners by coming prepared to meetings, asking thoughtful questions and focusing on quality over quantity.
This is a highly visible role where you will, when ready, have the opportunity to showcase your work to executives and participate in demo calls with customers.
Business Development Representatives are equipped with CRM tools like Salesforce.
com and Outreach, as well as social media campaigns, to ensure they have the resources they need to be successful.
The Business Development Representative role is unique at Proofpoint compared to other companies, because here, you will have the opportunity to do much more than schedule client meetings and cold call from a script.
You will have the chance to use your judgement, share your ideas and form lasting relationships and experiences that will help shape the next steps in your professional journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in joining a high growth, fast paced tech company in the in-demand industry of enterprise cybersecurity.
At Proofpoint you will be driven by the desire to learn, grow, and succeed in your professional sales or marketing journey.
Why Proofpoint At Proofpoint we pride ourselves on our people-centric approach to success and innovation, which extends to how we design roles within our organization and hire talent around the world.
The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, and we recognize that the skills needed tomorrow may be different than the skills needed today.
Therefore, we seek individuals from a variety of backgrounds with a range of work histories who can leverage their relevant experience as well as transferrable skills to help our company grow.
Critical thinkers, problem solvers, collaborators, communicators, and future-oriented creatives need apply.
It’s not about where you started, or where you’re coming from, it’s about where you can go with Proofpoint If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!