Field Marketing Intern

Job Description

About Company

Proofpoint is a recognized leader in human-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting organizations from advanced threats. With half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, the company’s mission is to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world by defending data and protecting people.

Proofpoint’s culture is deeply rooted in values that foster belonging, empower purpose, and drive success. They are committed to being a global team that redefines cybersecurity, guided by their BRAVE core values:
• Bold in how they 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 company emphasizes a collaborative environment where employees can find their network, allies, and supporters through social circles, sponsored networks, and various connection points across teams and time zones. They are committed to employee growth and development, offering leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities. Proofpoint also provides a flexible work environment with remote options, hybrid schedules, and flexible hours, along with annual wellness and community outreach days and continuous recognition for contributions.

Proofpoint has been widely recognized for its workplace culture, receiving six “Best Places to Work Awards” in 2024 by Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. They also provide accommodations during the application or interview process.

Job Description: Field Marketing Intern (Proofpoint)

This role is for a Field Marketing Intern to join Proofpoint’s North America Field Marketing team, which is responsible for developing and executing regional marketing strategies aimed at driving pipeline growth and strengthening customer loyalty.

Role Overview:
As a Field Marketing Intern, you will play a crucial supporting role within the team, which executes a variety of multi-faceted programs. These programs include:
• In-person and virtual events
• Webinars
• Executive conferences and roundtables
• Industry events
• Networking events
• Direct mail campaigns
• Appointment-setting campaigns

The Field Marketing team’s primary objectives are to drive demand, generate a significant sales pipeline, and foster customer loyalty. They actively support the area sales team by ensuring they benefit from global marketing programs and by executing targeted regional initiatives. A key responsibility for the intern will be to serve as the team’s Marketo liaison, which involves building and automating event campaigns, and collaborating closely with vendors to design, optimize, and execute these campaigns effectively.

Job Requirements (Skills & Qualities):
The ideal candidate is an aspiring marketing professional with a strong passion for B2B and field marketing. Key requirements include:
• Being results-driven and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Possessing strong project management skills.
• Being detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines efficiently while maintaining high standards of execution.
• The capability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• A strong preference for working in a collaborative environment with team goals.
• Graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) are considered a valuable plus.

Candidate Profile:
• Ability and interest in working remote part-time, with a maximum of 30 hours per week.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully maintaining an above average GPA, preferably 3.0 or higher.
• The internship is scheduled to start immediately.

Benefits (for Interns at Proofpoint):
Proofpoint offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for its team members, including:
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits (specific details for interns may vary).
• Learning & Development opportunities, such as leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring programs.
• A flexible work environment (remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours).
• Annual wellness and community outreach days.
• Consistent recognition for contributions.
• Opportunities for global collaboration and networking.