Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key customer contacts and partners to foster long-lasting partnerships and align on selling motions and opportunities
Proactively identify customer needs through engagement and data analysis to recommend appropriate consulting (PS) and recurring managed security (MS) solutions and enhance cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
Act as a cybersecurity services subject matter expert and advisor, providing PS and MS-focused cybersecurity guidance and technical expertise to customers and internal teams.
Collaborate with sales and technical teams to drive the sales cycle, qualify opportunities, and manage the pipeline effectively.
Create and deliver executive briefings, workshops, and technical collateral to engage and inform IT leadership and customer executives, positioning both project-based engagements and long-term managed security partnerships.
Stay informed on new product technologies and industry trends to effectively educate and train internal teams and customers.
Develop and refine methodologies and processes to scale effectively with customer needs and industry innovations.
Establish and leverage external relationships with venture capital firms, emerging technology leaders, and industry experts to drive innovation and introduce new technologies to customers.
Serve as a "quarterback" for sales opportunities, coordinating resources and defining solutions to meet customer objectives.
Mentor and coach internal teams, including sales and technical advisors, to support cybersecurity service engagement models, improve AE alignment, and promote innovation within the organization.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
5–7 years' experience in a strategic, customer-facing sales or overlay role specializing in translating complex technical security concepts into business-aligned outcomes for C-suite and IT leadership.
Ability to travel 35%
Advanced certification such as the following are considered a strong plus :
i. CISSP
ii. CEH
iii. CISM
iv. CISA
v. NCSF