Business Development Representative

Proofpoint•Draper, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 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 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.

Requirements

Ambitious winners with a proven track record of high-ranking achievement.
Expressive speaker with ability to quickly and clearly articulate highly technical information.
Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
Innovative thinker that enjoys creative problem solving in a changing environment.
Collaborative team player who will share sales tactics and learn them from others.
Exemplifies persistency and resilience.
Loves tackling issues and getting results.
Self-directed with strong sense of personal ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage inbound call volume coming from our various sales/marketing phone numbers and assist with any sales/support related inquiries
Manage inbound chat tool from our corporate website and assist with any sales/support related inquiries
Identify, contact, and qualify potential new customers
Work closely with SDR team members to schedule product demonstrations between sales representatives and potential customers
Use Salesforce.com and other sales tools to identify leads and opportunities