Field Marketing Intern

Job Description

About Company

Proofpoint is a leading company in human-centric cybersecurity. They serve half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, helping them protect their organizations. Their mission is to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world, focusing on defending data and protecting people.

Proofpoint operates as a global team that strives to redefine cybersecurity. Their work culture is guided by the 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, anticipating what’s next.
• Exceptional: In execution and impact.

The company’s culture fosters belonging, purpose, and success, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, hiring without consideration to 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 upon request (contact accessibility@proofpoint.com).

Proofpoint has received significant recognition, including six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by Comparably, specifically for:
• Best Company Career Growth
• Best Company Outlook
• Best Global Culture
• Best Engineering Teams
• Best Sales Teams
• Best HR Teams

They emphasize building a supportive community through social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones. Proofpoint views their work as a mission to protect people and defend data, operating with ownership, speed, and accountability to stay ahead. They are committed to empowering employees to reach their full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support.

Benefits at Proofpoint:
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Learning & Development: Includes leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible work environment: Offers remote options, hybrid schedules, and flexible hours.
• Annual wellness and community outreach days.
• Always-on recognition for contributions.
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities.

Job Description

Job Title: Field Marketing Intern

Department/Team: North America Field Marketing team

Role Purpose: To support the North America Field Marketing team in developing and executing regional marketing strategies that drive pipeline growth and strengthen customer loyalty.

Role Overview and Responsibilities:
As a Field Marketing Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team that executes a wide range of multi-faceted marketing programs, including:
• In-person and virtual events.
• Webinars.
• Executive conferences and roundtables.
• Industry events.
• Networking events.
• Direct mail campaigns.
• Appointment-setting campaigns.

The team’s primary responsibilities include devising regional marketing strategies to drive demand, generate significant sales pipeline, and foster customer loyalty. You will actively support the area sales team, ensuring they leverage global marketing programs while also executing targeted regional initiatives. A key aspect of this role is serving as the team’s Marketo liaison, which involves:
• Building and automating event campaigns within Marketo.
• Collaborating closely with vendors to design, optimize, and effectively execute these campaigns.

Job Requirements (Skills and Qualifications):
• An aspiring marketing professional with a passion for B2B and field marketing.
• Results-driven and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Detail-oriented, capable of meeting deadlines efficiently while maintaining high standards of execution.
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple priorities independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must enjoy working in a collaborative environment with team goals.
• Graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) are a plus.

Candidate Profile:
• Must have the 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.
• This internship is scheduled to start immediately.