Proofpoint
Overview
We’re looking for a strong, talented Senior Product Marketing Manager to join the Proofpoint Email Security Product Marketing team. Our team is highly valued across the company and by cross-functional teams. We are a group of team players and go-getters dedicated to ensuring our products and solutions are differentiated and lead their respective markets. Your Day-to-Day details: drive Go-to-Market strategy for the Proofpoint Threat Protection solution. You’ll be the expert on our buyers, competitors, and lay the foundation for market success. You will partner closely with product management, marketing, and sales to build the Go-to-Market plans and execute those plans by creating high-impact assets and enabling the field to drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter, a diplomatic collaborator, a strategic thinker who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and exercises sound judgement on when to push back and when to dive in. Responsibilities
Positioning and Messaging: Be the expert on our buyers – who they are, how they buy, and their buying criteria. Craft clear and concise messaging, positioned against market and competitive trends observed among our prospects and customers. Messaging will emphasize our differentiators and business value to develop a compelling narrative that resonates with our target audience. Content Creation: Create compelling messaging and content (e.g., webinar, blogs, solution briefs, datasheets, presentations, etc.) that highlight differentiated business value to reach our target buyers. Presentation: Lead internal and external presentations, including sales training, customer briefings, webinars, industry events, and analyst briefings. Be the primary thought leader for the solutions and services you directly support. Domain Expertise: Establish yourself as a thought leader in the dynamic email security market. Conduct in-depth research to understand market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. Translate this knowledge into actionable insights for sales, customer success, corporate marketing, product management and more. Launch Execution: Lead cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and launching of new solution capabilities, releases, etc. Support incremental updates and solution launches to generate sales and market awareness and drive customer demand. Sales Enablement: Understand and support our direct and indirect sales channels; create and deliver effective enablement knowledge, content, and tools that help sellers identify opportunities and communicate our unique business value. Dynamic Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with product management, corporate marketing, competitive intelligence, and sales to ensure alignment on release benefits and business goals. Act as a bridge between technical teams and customers. Customer Advocacy: Identify and leverage customer success stories and testimonials to strengthen our competitive positioning and messaging, and showcase the impact of our solution updates. Your Qualifications
8+ years of experience in product marketing. Email security, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT experience strongly preferred. BS/BA required, preferably in business or technical concentration; MBA a plus. Proven experience marketing to enterprise businesses and technical buyers; ability to converse across technical and sales audiences with concise messaging. Demonstrated expertise in crafting engaging content; strong command of tone, voice, and style aligned with messaging guidelines. Passion for knowing your market and translating that expertise to actionable Go-to-Market plans. Analytical mindset with ability to execute tactically; able to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to lead and inspire a diverse team. Ability to articulate unique value propositions at product and solution levels. Strong storytelling, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences; comfortable presenting on Zoom and in person. High energy and enthusiasm and willingness to travel 10-15% (including to international locations). This role can be in a Proofpoint office, hybrid, and/or remote. Why Proofpoint
Protecting people
is at the heart of our cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are key to our success. We are customer-focused, with leading-edge products, and a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds 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 here: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you! Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and varies by location and experience. The actual offer will be based on the candidate. The role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off, well-being days, and a Work from Anywhere option. See ranges below for base pay by location. Base Pay Ranges SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, Alaska: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD Note : This description may include references to other roles listed on the site. The focus here is the Senior Product Marketing Manager role in Proofpoint Email Security.
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We’re looking for a strong, talented Senior Product Marketing Manager to join the Proofpoint Email Security Product Marketing team. Our team is highly valued across the company and by cross-functional teams. We are a group of team players and go-getters dedicated to ensuring our products and solutions are differentiated and lead their respective markets. Your Day-to-Day details: drive Go-to-Market strategy for the Proofpoint Threat Protection solution. You’ll be the expert on our buyers, competitors, and lay the foundation for market success. You will partner closely with product management, marketing, and sales to build the Go-to-Market plans and execute those plans by creating high-impact assets and enabling the field to drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter, a diplomatic collaborator, a strategic thinker who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and exercises sound judgement on when to push back and when to dive in. Responsibilities
Positioning and Messaging: Be the expert on our buyers – who they are, how they buy, and their buying criteria. Craft clear and concise messaging, positioned against market and competitive trends observed among our prospects and customers. Messaging will emphasize our differentiators and business value to develop a compelling narrative that resonates with our target audience. Content Creation: Create compelling messaging and content (e.g., webinar, blogs, solution briefs, datasheets, presentations, etc.) that highlight differentiated business value to reach our target buyers. Presentation: Lead internal and external presentations, including sales training, customer briefings, webinars, industry events, and analyst briefings. Be the primary thought leader for the solutions and services you directly support. Domain Expertise: Establish yourself as a thought leader in the dynamic email security market. Conduct in-depth research to understand market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. Translate this knowledge into actionable insights for sales, customer success, corporate marketing, product management and more. Launch Execution: Lead cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and launching of new solution capabilities, releases, etc. Support incremental updates and solution launches to generate sales and market awareness and drive customer demand. Sales Enablement: Understand and support our direct and indirect sales channels; create and deliver effective enablement knowledge, content, and tools that help sellers identify opportunities and communicate our unique business value. Dynamic Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with product management, corporate marketing, competitive intelligence, and sales to ensure alignment on release benefits and business goals. Act as a bridge between technical teams and customers. Customer Advocacy: Identify and leverage customer success stories and testimonials to strengthen our competitive positioning and messaging, and showcase the impact of our solution updates. Your Qualifications
8+ years of experience in product marketing. Email security, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT experience strongly preferred. BS/BA required, preferably in business or technical concentration; MBA a plus. Proven experience marketing to enterprise businesses and technical buyers; ability to converse across technical and sales audiences with concise messaging. Demonstrated expertise in crafting engaging content; strong command of tone, voice, and style aligned with messaging guidelines. Passion for knowing your market and translating that expertise to actionable Go-to-Market plans. Analytical mindset with ability to execute tactically; able to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to lead and inspire a diverse team. Ability to articulate unique value propositions at product and solution levels. Strong storytelling, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences; comfortable presenting on Zoom and in person. High energy and enthusiasm and willingness to travel 10-15% (including to international locations). This role can be in a Proofpoint office, hybrid, and/or remote. Why Proofpoint
Protecting people
is at the heart of our cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are key to our success. We are customer-focused, with leading-edge products, and a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds 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 here: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you! Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and varies by location and experience. The actual offer will be based on the candidate. The role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off, well-being days, and a Work from Anywhere option. See ranges below for base pay by location. Base Pay Ranges SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, Alaska: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD Note : This description may include references to other roles listed on the site. The focus here is the Senior Product Marketing Manager role in Proofpoint Email Security.
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