Deals Desk Manager

Proofpoint

Sunnyvale, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$111,300–$174,900 Per Year

LOCATION

Sunnyvale, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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

The Deals Desk Manager serves as the enterprise authority for deal governance, pricing frameworks, and Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) strategy. The Deals Desk Manager is responsible for transforming the Deals Desk function from a transactional support role into a strategic commercial team that drives revenue growth, deal quality, and operational efficiency. By partnering across Sales, Finance, Product, and Technology organizations, the role drives automation, global standardization, and data-driven decision-making. The Deals Desk Manager influences senior leaders, establishes enterprise guardrails, and leads initiatives that improve deal velocity, pricing integrity, and operational scalability. The role operates without direct reports and leads through cross-functional influence and stakeholder collaboration across the organization.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a thorough understanding of the Quote to Cash process, to be able to leverage systems, tools, and AI Agents to ensure optimization and accuracy of data. This role will require a lot of cross-functional engagement to ensure alignment and visibility with both up and downstream teams.

Your day-to-day

+ Review and advise on complex or non-standard deal structures to ensure alignment with pricing, margin, and compliance guidelines.

+ Manage deal escalations by coordinating with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Product teams to drive timely resolution.

+ Provide recommendations that balance customer competitiveness with profitability and risk management.

+ Analyze deal data, pricing trends, and margin performance to provide actionable insights for leadership.

+ Monitor KPIs such as quote accuracy, deal cycle time, and discount trends.

+ Act as the central liaison between Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations during complex deal negotiations.

+ Use insights to recommend improvements to pricing strategy and governance frameworks.

+ Build Deals Desk playbooks, operating procedures, and governance to standardize processes across global sales teams.

+ Identify process gaps and implement scalable operating models for complex deal support

+ Drive adoption of new deal management processes and tools through stakeholder training and change management initiatives.

+ Act as the primary liaison between transformation teams and end users, ensuring business needs are incorporated into new processes.

+ Gather feedback from stakeholders to identify friction points and improve user experience.

What you bring to the team

+ Bachelor’s Degree preferred

+ 5+ years in a Deals Desk role

+ Meticulous with high attention to detail

+ Self-starter and committed to delivering results

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings where you will articulate complex concepts

+ Fosters collaboration among team members.

+ Understanding of the full scope of an Account lifecycle and variables that impact the quoting/pricing process (New Product Launch, EOL, Pricing Adjustments)

+ Experience with SFDC is an advantage

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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!

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: 111,300.00 - 174,900.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 93,300.00 - 146,630.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 83,600.00 - 131,340.00 USD

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.

About the Company

Proofpoint

Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFPT) is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps customers around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to mitigate their most critical security and compliance risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. No one protects people, the data they create, and the digital channels they use more effectively than Proofpoint.

If you’re looking for a customer-focused, driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products, you’ll find many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring smart, motivated, problem-solvers to cultivate a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are an international company with locations in North America, EMEA and APAC, with each location contributing to our culture.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Performance Bonus, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

https://www.proofpoint.com

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