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Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Customer Retention

Proofpoint

Draper, UT
Full Time
Senior
98k-172k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting users, data, and systems from cyber threats from a people-centric perspective. The company builds and enhances security platforms, analyzes threats through data-driven insights, and collaborates with customers to solve security challenges. They are committed to customer focus, innovation, and fostering a diverse, collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Customer Success and Marketing to develop and execute marketing initiatives focused on increasing customer retention, reducing churn, and improving product engagement across key customer segments
  • Craft clear, benefit-driven messaging that reinforces the ongoing value of Core Email Protection to existing customers, tailored by persona, use case, and lifecycle stage (e.g., onboarding, adoption, renewal)
  • Create product-focused content such as onboarding guides, product update communications, best practice tutorials, and renewal collateral
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Product to launch new features with programs, content, and in-app experiences that drive meaningful usage and retention
  • Work with Customer Success and Marketing teams to design and execute customer campaigns and communications supporting onboarding, adoption, and renewal journeys
  • Gather insights from customer feedback, usage data, and interviews to inform marketing strategies, improve messaging, and identify retention risks
  • Work with Customer Reference Marketing, Customer Success, and Sales to identify and nurture advocates and build customer stories, case studies, and testimonials
  • Partner with Finance, Customer Success, and Product to monitor and report on KPIs such as churn rate, NPS, product usage, and other engagement metrics

Requirements

  • Strong ability to translate complex product capabilities into compelling, customer-centric messaging
  • Strong understanding of email security challenges, including phishing, malware, and BEC
  • Experience developing and executing retention or post-sale engagement strategies across onboarding, adoption, and renewal customer lifecycle stages
  • Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling, value-based content for various customer stakeholders
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management skills, and experience partnering with Customer Success, Product, and Sales teams
  • Analytical mindset with a bias toward action and execution
  • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly
  • 6+ years of product marketing, lifecycle marketing, or customer marketing experience in enterprise IT or security, with at least 2 years in a senior or strategic role
  • BS/BA degree, preferably in business or technical concentration

Nice to Have

  • Experience with email security challenges such as phishing, malware, and BEC
  • Experience working in a cybersecurity or enterprise security environment

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree, preferably in business or technical field

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive benefits package including flexible time off
  • Well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
  • Three-week Work from Anywhere option
  • Potential for variable compensation and/or equity

Working at Proofpoint

Proofpoint fosters a diverse, multinational environment that values collaboration, appreciation, and a customer-focused, winning mindset. The company emphasizes hiring the best talent, cultivating a culture of growth, and supporting work-life balance through flexible policies and inclusive values.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 4, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
Salary98k-172k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Proofpoint

Website

proofpoint.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Draper, UT

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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