Sr. Named Account Manager, Netherlands
At a glance
Senior Account Management role at Proofpoint. Utrecht · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build executive relationships across large Dutch enterprises, including both business leaders and security or IT teams
- Win new named accounts and grow current customers by introducing the full security and information protection platform
- Create account plans with systems engineers and coordinate product demonstrations with them
- Use channel partners to open doors at new accounts and advance portfolio growth
- Keep forecasts accurate, build pipeline and track opportunities while staying current on competitors
What you bring
- You have a background in technology sales, especially selling SaaS solutions based on business value
- You can point to above-target results, new customer wins and effective use of channel partners
- You have closed complex sales worth $100,000 to $1 million and can earn trust with senior customer leaders
- You speak Dutch and English fluently
Who this fits
This senior account role suits an enterprise seller who can pursue new business while expanding established customer relationships. You’ll manage about 40 named accounts across the Netherlands and sell to enterprises with more than 2,500 users. Dutch and English fluency is required. The listing describes a flexible work environment.
From the employer
About Us:
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.
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
The Role
We are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Enterprise Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across multiple vertical markets across The Netherlands. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the ‘C’ level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.
You will manage a portfolio of approximately 40 named accounts, encompassing a mix of white-space and existing customers. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award winning technology.
Your day-to-day
- Establish strong business relationships at the executive level within Enterprise accounts above 2,500 users (cross-vertical focus)
- Focus on both penetrating new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.
- Articulate and promote the company’s value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer base
- Work with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrations
- Partner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accounts
- Deliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progression
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint’s competitive positioning in the marketplace
What you bring to the team
- Experienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.
- Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships within Saudi Arabia.
- Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)
- Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor
- Experience of closing complex opportunities in the range of $100k – $1m
- Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
- Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales process
- Entrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You’re strategic in approach, but always act with urgency.
- Preferably you’ll have experience of using Salesforce
- Fluency in Dutch and English; any additional language is a bonus.
Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
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
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
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