Senior Named Account Manager – Cybersecurity SaaS

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, creative, and tenacious Senior Named Account Manager to drive new cyber‑security business across multiple vertical markets. You will engage with C‑level executives and technical staff, manage a portfolio of named accounts, and sell the full Proofpoint platform.

Key responsibilities

• Establish strong executive‑level relationships within enterprise accounts of 750+ users.
• Penetrate new accounts and expand presence with existing customers by promoting security, compliance, and information‑protection solutions.
• Articulate Proofpoint’s value proposition and act as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with System Engineers to develop account strategies, deliver product demonstrations, and ensure flawless execution.
• Partner with the channel ecosystem to access new accounts and drive pipeline growth.
• Maintain forecast accuracy, pipeline progression, and up‑to‑date knowledge of competitive positioning.

Required profile

• Proven SaaS cybersecurity sales experience (ideally email and data security) with a record of exceeding targets.
• Experience building a territory from scratch and managing long, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to close $50k‑$1M deals over 9‑18 months.
• Strong existing relationships with Egyptian partners and distributors.
• High activity level, executive‑value selling, and relentless attention to detail.
• Familiarity with formal sales playbooks such as MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, or Command of the Message.
• Growth mindset, coachability, and entrepreneurial self‑starter attitude.

Required skills

• SaaS cybersecurity selling
• Email security
• Data security
• Proofpoint platform knowledge