Logo for Tessian

Senior Named Account Manager - Mexico

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Must speak fluent English and Spanish
  • 18+ years of experience selling cyber-security solutions in the Mexico market
  • Strong grasp of value selling methodology
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

  • Actively engage with prospective new customers both face to face and remotely
  • Research and proactively prospect within your assigned territory
  • Drive the entire sales process from start to finish
  • Interact with the management team for critical updates and account planning

Key facts

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

Tessian logo

Tessian

Information Technology & Services

Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton and has offices in San Francisco, Boston and London. Request a demo here: https://www.tessian.com/fast-demo/

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryInformation Technology & Services
Company size201 - 500

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

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 Mexico.

This is a remote role, preferably based in the CDMX area, 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 Spanish 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 Spanish.

  • 18+ years of experience selling cyber-security solutions in the Mexico 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 in this position.

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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.

 

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

Apply once. Then go straight to the hiring manager.

After you apply, unlock the direct contact details of the people who actually make the call. A quick follow-up makes you 5x more likely to land an interview.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

m.rivera@company.com
linkedin.com/in/marcusrivera
Unlocked after you apply
·

Account Manager Related jobs

Other jobs at Tessian

Premium

Reach out to the hiring manager directly.

Gain access to the contact details of the hiring managers who actually decide, and reach out to network with them directly. That, plus more when you upgrade:

  • Full match report with fit score and gaps
  • Career diagnostics on how recruiters read you
  • Curated company matches and warm intros
  • 48h early access to new roles

Cancel anytime.