Talent Acquisition Partner

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

To enable our ambitious and continued growth plans in the EMEA region, we are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Sales Recruiter to join our business-facing team and support sales leaders across EMEA.

You will be responsible for attracting and securing outstanding candidates to work at Proofpoint. 

In this role, you will be expected to do full life-cycle recruiting of sales, sales technical and related functions for the EMEA business.  

Your day-to-day

• Full life cycle recruiting mainly for Enterprise Field Sales, Sales Engineering, and Marketing positions across EMEA
• Effective advocate of the Proofpoint business
• Partner with hiring managers in defining a recruitment strategy to source the best talent based on the business needs and goals
• Partner with HR colleagues and stakeholders on HR programs and hiring initiatives
• Identify, attract and hire high quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruitment sourcing programs and strategies
• Communicate recruiting activity, challenges and results with hiring managers
• Report on recruiting metrics
• Leverage ATS for required tasks and candidate sourcing

What you bring to the team

• Extensive, proven track record in sourcing and attraction methods, targeting talented sales executives within the technology sector, preferably in security, SaaS or Infrastructure
• Proven ability to project manage multiple concurrent search assignments
• Demonstrated business acumen in understanding hiring managers’ needs and making appropriate recommendations
• Ability to build successful candidate profiles, clarify required job skills and competencies
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to deliver a compelling vision and opportunity to prospective candidates
• Collaborative, customer focused, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced result-oriented environment
• Proven track record of delivering recruitment assignments to tight timescales
• Strong process-orientation and attention to detail
• Influential stakeholder and candidate management skills, including ability to manage internal leadership expectations
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System
• Uncompromising ethics with the desire to create an outstanding candidate experience

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!