Senior Channel Account Manager-Nor Cal

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 The Channel Account Manager (CAM) acts as an extension of the Proofpoint sales organization by leveraging and enabling our partner community in the territory. This role focuses on developing and executing regional strategies to maximize channel growth, partner engagement, and revenue attainment. Responsibilities Define and execute quarterly territory business plans to deepen engagement and accelerate revenue across the region/territory Build and maintain strong relationships with partner principals, executives, and sales teams across existing and prospective partners Work closely with Proofpoint regional sales leaders and their teams to align on territory strategy, joint account planning, and execution to drive pipeline creation, deal qualification, and opportunity closure. Partner with your Sales Engineer (SE) to deliver technical enablement sessions and engineering trainings that deepen partner expertise across the Proofpoint platform and solution portfolio. Conduct regular sales enablement and training sessions with partner sales teams to ensure they can effectively articulate Proofpoint’s value proposition. Collaborate with the Channel Marketing team to design and execute marketing programs with for the region/territory, ensuring all activities deliver measurable ROI. Engage directly with partners to gather deal updates, forecast accuracy, and pipeline visibility, ensuring alignment with Proofpoint sales priorities. Own the regional/territory channel sales forecast, compile and roll up data weekly to provide accurate projections and insights to sales and channel leadership. Develop and implement a regional partner recruitment strategy to support ongoing growth objectives. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Proofpoint’s competitive positioning and industry trends. Oversee account mapping and joint business planning between Proofpoint’s field sales organization and key partners (National and Regional) in the region. Meet or exceed assigned channel sales quotas and performance metrics. Regularly interact with both partners and customers to reinforce relationships and drive mutual success. Qualifications/Requirements Proven experience managing and developing partner relationships, preferably within cybersecurity or SaaS markets Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority and align internal and external resources around shared goals Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Strong business and analytical acumen with a track record of driving measurable results Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—able to prioritize, think strategically, and resolve complex issues effectively Proficiency with CRM and partner management systems (Salesforce experience preferred) Bachelor’s degree required Existing relationships with key partners in the region/territory are required. Optiv, Guidepoint, WWT/Softchoice, Trace3, ePlus and Defy #LI-JD1 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!