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
Proofpoint is seeking a high-impact Partner Marketing Manager to drive growth across our Americas channel ecosystem, spanning a strategic group of resellers and VARS.
This role serves as the GTM engine behind our partner-led growth, accelerating pipeline through targeted co-marketing programs, strategic field activations and scalable partner enablement. You’ll work directly with high-growth partners to expand Proofpoint’s reach, strengthen brand presence and amplify sales momentum across diverse markets.
We’re looking for a marketer who can think strategically, execute flawlessly, operate across cultures and serve as the connective tissue between Sales, Channel and Marketing.
Your day-to-day
- Develop and execute national channel marketing plans with strategic partners, aligning programs to sales priorities and supporting growth across enterprise, commercial, and SMB segments.
- Build and maintain deep relationships with our strategic partners and their partner marketing teams to drive pipeline through targeted co-sell campaigns
- Activate Partner Development Funds strategically, maximizing ROI and maintaining compliance.
- Work with our channel sales teams to align programs to active co-sell priorities and territory plans.
- Participate in forecast calls, QBRs, and pipeline reviews as an accountable marketing owner.
- Collaborate with product marketing to ensure Proofpoint specific messaging reflects the partner narrative and their buyer problems.
- Develop content and enablement assets that partners will use, built around their selling motion.
- Define, track, and report on KPIs aligned to partner sales outcomes, including pipeline, partner led revenue, and campaign performance.
What you bring to the team
- 8+ years of experience in a Partner marketing role, such as channels, Resellers, Tech (ISV), and SI partnerships.
- Experience in marketing Technology and SaaS businesses will be a bonus
- Ability to bring multiple teams together to drive co-marketing campaigns
- Creative thinking, self-driven & having a customer-centric mindset
- Possess strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, consistently meet deadlines and adeptly manage multiple projects simultaneously
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
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 [email protected].
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 136,200.00 - 214,005.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 112,700.00 - 177,100.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 101,600.00 - 159,720.00 USDSkills Required
- 8+ years of experience in a Partner Marketing role (channels, resellers, ISV, SI, VAR)
- Experience working with channel partners to develop and execute co-sell and co-marketing campaigns
- Experience in marketing Technology and SaaS businesses
- Ability to align cross-functional teams (Sales, Channel, Marketing, Product) to drive partner programs
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Experience activating and managing Partner Development Funds (PDF) and ensuring compliance
Proofpoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Proofpoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Proofpoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, complemented by global physical, mental, and financial health programs. Wellbeing resources such as mindfulness, resilience, and meditation courses are explicitly highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include PTO, paid holidays and sick days, with parental and family medical leave available. Added flexibility appears in wellness days, a hybrid-first model, and limited work-from-anywhere periods.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and settings, with external recognition indicating strong standing relative to peers. Feedback suggests employees in several departments view compensation favorably when considering base, bonus, and benefits together.
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What We Do
We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.
