Senior Customer and Executive Advocacy Marketing Manager, EMEA

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.

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

Reporting directly to our VP Marketing EMEA you will own the customer advocacy and executive advocacy to build credibility, trust, and demand across priority markets across EMEA. This role turns customer proof and executive perspective into scalable programs across events, campaigns, and digital channels, with clear outcomes and governance.

• Customer advocacy engine: identify and recruit customer champions, manage permissions, and produce advocacy assets (stories, quotes, videos, speaking abstracts, reference support).
• Customer awards program: submissions calendar, agency coordination, content inputs, and win amplification across EMEA.
• Executive advocacy: run a structured executive thought leadership motion including AI enabled content development support, review workflows, messaging alignment, and amplification coordination.
• Influencer and creator program for EMEA: identify, contract, brief, and manage a small bench of credible security and enterprise voices aligned to priorities.
• Agency leadership: manage 1 to 2 agencies supporting executive content and influencer programs, with clear scopes, budgets, and reporting.
• Impact reporting: track outputs and outcomes (share of voice signals, engagement, event influence, contribution to meetings and pipeline influence where measurable).

• 6 to 8+ years in B2B marketing, customer marketing, advocacy, or integrated programs in enterprise tech.
• Confident working with senior executives and customers, with high judgement and strong governance.
• Strong agency management and editorial discipline.
• Highly organised operator who can run multiple work streams without creating complexity.

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 is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!