Commercial Sales Intern

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 looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to work closely with the regional sales teams. The commercial sales department is responsible for delivering the most effective cyber security solutions through protecting people and defending data across all channels including email, the web, the cloud, social media and mobile messaging. 

Role Overview: As a Commercial Sales Intern, you will utilize Sales Force, Zoom Info, Linked In, Outreach and other tools to increase the total addressable market, improve Sales Force Integrity, and generate genuine pipeline. You will work closely with Front Line Leaders and Account Managers to add new account & contacts, validate data accuracy, and prospect existing or new whitespace. 

Job Requirements: 

• Gather intelligence for the territories and accounts that you will be responsible for 

• Complete accurate tracking of data changes with current and potential customers in SFDC 

• Qualify and Develop outbound sales leads 

• Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus 

• Ability to build sales presentations 

• Attend sales meetings notating administrative action items 

• Experience working with SFDC or other CRM is a bonus 

• Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills 

• Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven environment preferred 

• Create internal enablement content and collateral