Sr. Sales Engineer, Poland at Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a leader in human‑centric cybersecurity, protecting half a million customers worldwide. We’re seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team and act as the technical sales lead throughout the pre‑sales process for our Polish sales organization.

Contact

Sales Recruiter EMEA at Proofpoint – +44 (0) 7814 930912

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in our Human & Agent‑centric Security Platform (Collaboration Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness, Governance).
• Collaborate with Polish Account Managers to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies and own the technical sales process – discovery, proposals, presentations, demos, proof of concept.
• Design and champion Human & Agent‑centric solutions, including 3rd‑party integrations to secure wins and demonstrate business value.
• Build genuine relationships, credibility and trust with existing customers outside the sales cycle to encourage adoption and identify pipeline opportunities (threat updates, Customer Business Reviews, roadmap updates).
• Provide customer insight and real‑world feedback to Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering.
• Present at or attend industry events/trade shows as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in a customer‑facing technical role (Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer, senior product support or professional services) preferably in cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in enterprise collaboration solutions, advanced persistent threats/SecOps, data security, network or cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to technical staff and C‑suite executives.
• Proactive, independent, adaptable, and positive attitude.
• Fluency in English and Polish.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Preferred: CISSP or other security industry certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Learning & Development programs (leadership workshops, professional development, mentorship).
• Flexible work environment – remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours.
• Annual wellness and community outreach days.
• Recognition for contributions.
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities.

Application

Submit your application here: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers

Location: Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds; please contact accessibility@proofpoint.com if you need accommodations.