- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with at least 3 years of business development experience in technology, preferably cybersecurity, and fluency in Korean and English may apply. The role may be based in Korea or Singapore. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a worldwide cybersecurity company focused on protecting people, data, and AI-driven work across email, cloud, and collaboration environments. Its solutions help organizations reduce threats, prevent data loss, and strengthen resilience for both employees and AI workflows. The company supports a large base of enterprises and smaller organizations across the globe.
How the Company Works
The team operates globally and is guided by the BRAVE values: being bold in innovation, responsive to feedback and challenges, accountable for outcomes, visionary in future-focused problem-solving, and exceptional in execution and impact.
Role Overview
Proofpoint is looking for a driven and energetic Business Development Representative to join its Marketing Business Development team. The main objective of this position is to create qualified opportunities for the sales organization through a combination of inbound lead follow-up and outbound prospecting.
The role involves working closely with regional sales and marketing groups to build sales accepted leads, identify and engage decision-makers, and develop account intelligence for assigned prospects. You will help shape and execute an account-based sales approach for the Korea market.
This position may be based in Korea or Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate inbound and outbound leads, qualify prospects, answer product questions, and continue nurturing them as needed.
- Use research and planning to start meaningful conversations that help build new relationships and expand the lead pipeline.
- Follow up on marketing-generated leads and turn early interest into sales accepted leads.
- Run email outreach campaigns to generate new business opportunities.
- Conduct cold calling campaigns to source and develop new prospects.
- Maintain accurate records of customer and prospect interactions in Salesforce.com.
- Arrange product demonstrations between the commercial sales team and prospective customers.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 3 years of business development experience in the technology industry, with cybersecurity experience preferred.
- Proven ability to build new relationships through cold calling and email prospecting.
- Experience performing well in a target-oriented environment is an advantage.
- Self-driven, competitive, and detail-oriented.
- Prior exposure to solutions deployed in private or public cloud environments is a plus.
- Experience using Salesforce.com, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is beneficial.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including phone skills, along with solid organisational ability.
- Fluent in both Korean and English.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Broad employee benefits.
- Opportunity to grow your career with flexibility.
- Flexible work setup.
- Annual wellness and community outreach days.
- Ongoing recognition for contributions.
- Access to global collaboration and networking opportunities.
Culture and Inclusion
The workplace culture is built around belonging, purpose, and performance. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Accommodation can be requested during the application or interview process by contacting accessibility@proofpoint.com.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application along with any supporting materials.