Senior Named Account Manager - Brazil (Sao Paulo)
The posting
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 and the Team
Experienced Sr. Sales Enterprise Account Manager to join our growing Latin America sales team in Brazil.
This is a remote role, preferably based in Sao Paulo, but requires face to face interaction with customers and prospects.
As we are in a high-growth phase, this position is primarily new business-focused.
Must speak Brazilian Portuguese and fluent English.
You will be joining a rapidly growing and successful team.
Overview Of Role
- Actively engage with prospective new customers both face to face and remotely to introduce Proofpoint products and our value proposition.
- Consistently research and proactively prospect within your assigned territory to identify potential new Proofpoint customers.
- Actively manage any existing customers within territory to maintain and grow their Proofpoint investment.
- Drive the entire sales process from start to finish including prospecting, opportunity identification, introductory meetings, product demonstration, customer Q&A, as well as negotiation and closing.
- Team up with our rapidly expanding channel partner network to drive both net-new and incremental revenue.
- Interact with the management team in 1-1, team meetings and via forecasting and reporting to provide critical updates, and strategic account planning.
- Fulfill internal obligations such as training and exams to ensure success in the field.
- May require modified work hours to cover accounts in other time zones, and occasional travel for key accounts.
Job Requirements
- Must speak fluent English and Brazilian Portuguese.
- 15+ years of experience selling cyber-security solutions in the Brazil market is strongly preferred.
- Relationships with senior cybersecurity executives (e.g. CISOs) will be viewed favorably.
- Strong grasp of value selling methodology in order to sell a premium product.
- Experience selling through channel partners.
- Track record of sustained success/over-achievement in a sales role.
- Experience managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through negotiation and closing.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills.
- Great attitude, and a team player that will share their recipe(s) for success.
- Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Travel is required.
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
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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!
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in Brazil.
Taken from Proofpoint's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
About Proofpoint
Email protection, data loss prevention, communications archiving and AI security software, sold to organizations from small businesses to the Fortune 100 through direct reps and channel partners.
Pay schedule: Quota-carrying jobs, the inside and BDR seats office-based four days a week, whose postings promise competitive pay and benefits without stating a base, a commission plan or equity.
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