Talent Porter is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client seeking a driven Cybersecurity Business Development Manager to drive new business acquisition and revenue growth within the cybersecurity market.
This is a hunter-focused sales role for someone who can identify new business opportunities, penetrate enterprise accounts, build relationships with C-level executives and decision-makers, and position relevant cybersecurity solutions that addresses customer requirements.
The successful candidate will be accountable for achieving annual sales revenue targets and expanding the company's cybersecurity customer base.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect and secure new customers across enterprise, commercial and other industry segments.
- Develop new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals and direct engagement with key decision-makers.
- Build relationships with C-level executives, IT directors, CISOs, procurement heads and other relevant stakeholders.
- Drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting and opportunity development through solution presentation, negotiation and deal closure.
- Achieve assigned annual sales revenue targets and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified cybersecurity opportunities.
- Work closely with cybersecurity principals, vendors and distributors to develop suitable solutions based on customer requirements.
- Collaborate with presales, technical and post-sales teams to develop proposals, deliver presentations and support successful deal execution.
- Identify market trends, competitor activities and new opportunities to expand cybersecurity business offerings.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in cybersecurity or IT solution sales.
- Proven track record in new business acquisition and achieving sales targets.
- Strong hunter with experience opening enterprise accounts and closing new business.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity solutions and services.
- Strong negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred skills
- Existing network of enterprise IT and cybersecurity decision-makers in Malaysia.
- Work experience in any cybersecurity vendors and/or channel partners.
- Experience acquiring new enterprise customers and developing new accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Relevant cybersecurity or sales certifications are an advantage.
Note: Talent Porter is managing this recruitment on behalf of a confidential client.