Senior Partner Marketing & Field Activation Manager, EMEA

Proofpoint is looking for a talented Senior Partner Marketing & Field Activation Manager, EMEA who can partner with our EMEA Marketing teams, Channel Sales teams and Commercial Sales teams (Mid-Market), to produce and manage pan-EMEA Partner Marketing programs, tools and integrated campaigns designed to boost lead generation, enable Channel sales & SEs, and promote Proofpoint solutions and brand through Distribution. This person will also support specific Partner groups such as EMEA Distributors & GSIs on a pan-EMEA level. Our ideal candidate is a talented partner marketing professional who's worked closely with a diverse set of colleagues in sales and marketing on an international level, someone with good interpersonal skills, who can think Channel and be Customer-focused at the same time. The successful candidate can also develop integrated channel marketing and sales programs to support the collaboration of regional Proofpoint teams with Partners' team, to generate pipeline and accelerate sales closing - aiming to increase sales frequency and average order value. Your Day to Day

• Plan and run partner-led webinars into strategic partner install bases and shared prospect lists.
• Deliver roundtables with key and strategic partners.
• Produce a podcast series with partner executives to amplify joint value and extend reach.
• Flex into EMEA field activation for ABM programs when capacity allows.
• Use AI tools to accelerate campaign build, content production, partner enablement, and reporting.
• Track channel contribution to pipeline with clear attribution back to campaign source.
• Manage contra and co-marketing budgets with named partners and report on program outcomes.
  
  6 to 8+ years in B2B marketing with a focus on partner marketing, co-marketing, or integrated channel programs in enterprise tech.
• Proven experience running partner webinars, roundtables, and joint content programs end to end.
• Comfort producing podcast or content series with senior external voices.
• AI-native: builds and runs marketing programs with AI tools by default, not as an add-on.
• Strong stakeholder management across channel, sales, and marketing teams.
• Organisational skills and ability to create and roll-out simple processes to help structure our cross-functional communications, campaigns and reporting requirements
• Hands-on with AI Tools, Salesforce and Marketo.
  
  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, Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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.