Director, Worldwide Sales Enablement Programs
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 hiring a Director of WW Sales Enablement Programs to lead how we onboard, develop, and scale our global go-to-market team. This role requires a clear vision for the future of enablement and the ability to execute on it, embedding AI into content creation and delivery, integrating learning into the seller’s workflow, and building programs that keep pace with a rapidly evolving business. You'll lead the global team while serving as the dedicated business partner to North America, owning both our NAM and Global programs. Working closely with Sales, Product, Product Marketing, Sales Operations and cross functional teams, you’ll make enablement a real driver of seller readiness and revenue performance. As a player/coach, you will execute on Proofpoint’s vision for AI-powered enablement while staying close enough to the work to help build it. Your day-to-day Lead and develop a global enablement team, cultivating a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning grounded in Proofpoint's BRAVE values. Architect an AI-powered enablement operating system that turns enablement programs into scalable, always-on, measurable seller readiness systems. Build governance, intake, and prioritization frameworks that tie every enablement investment to a strategic priority and a measurable revenue outcome. Stand up a rigorous, role-based certification framework that drives consistent readiness across regions, roles and across the seller lifecycle. Industrialize content creation with generative AI, producing modular, bite sized learning assets engineered to feed AI delivery engines and power learning in the flow of work Orchestrate enablement supporting global launches, sales plays, and field readiness in lockstep with Sales, Product, and Revenue Operations driving the change management that makes adoption stick. Embed manager coaching and inspection motions into programs that translate enablement into observable seller behavior change. Use data, analytics, and AI-driven insights to measure program impact and connect enablement to pipeline conversion, win rate, and revenue performance. What you bring to the team Proven experience and 8+ years leading global enablement or continuous learning programs in a fast-paced B2B SaaS environment, with a clear point of view on modern enablement and the communication skills to engage everyone from 5 executives to 500 sellers at SKO. Strong sense of ownership and a bias to action, with the confidence to evolve the vision as the business moves rather than wait for a perfect plan. Genuine ability to connect with sellers and a strong understanding of the day-to-day realities of carrying a number, progressing deals, and staying productive between calls, bringing a perspective that results in enablement sellers actually want to use. Hands-on fluency with generative AI and the modern enablement and revenue tech stack (Salesforce, LMS/LXP platforms like Adobe and Seismic, conversation intelligence, AI models), with the curiosity to stay current as the tooling evolves. Track record building flexible, modular programs that meet sellers in the tools they already use (CRM, inbox, conversation intelligence) and embed sales methodologies and value frameworks where the work happens Analytical mindset and the willingness to measure what matters, tie programs to revenue outcomes, and shut down what isn't working. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and align stakeholders across Sales, Product, and Sales Operations. 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].
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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: 213,600.00 - 313,280.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 176,200.00 - 258,390.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 157,400.00 - 230,890.00 USD Apply To This Job