Business Development Manager (Cyber)

Nettitude Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Business Development Manager (Cyber) in Birmingham to win new cyber security business with mid-sized and large organisations. You will drive high-value opportunities, engage senior client stakeholders and convert multi-service solutions into long-term relationships.

You will own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract award, building strategic bids and collaborating with delivery teams to ensure competitive, margin-conscious proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven success in winning new logo business and cyber security sales.
• Experience selling into complex organisations and to senior executives.
• Strong pricing strategy and margin control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new logo clients for cyber security services.
• Develop and execute proactive business development strategies to penetrate the market.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, bid submission, negotiation and contract award.
• Build senior-level relationships with key stakeholders within target organisations.
• Lead and contribute to strategic bids and tenders, shaping technical scope and commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proposals are competitive and margin-aligned.
• Maintain a robust new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Skills

Business development

Cyber security knowledge

Senior stakeholder engagement

Sales forecasting

Bid management

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

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Job ID:44423
Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category:Business Development
Position Type:Employee Regular

Business Development Manager (Cyber)

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the UKI Regional Lead, you will be responsible for winning new business through complex, consultative sales cycles with mid-sized and large organisations. The role focuses on developing high‑value opportunities, engaging senior client stakeholders and converting multi‑service solutions that build long‑term client relationships.

This is a growth-critical role focused on market entry, opportunity creation, and converting complex projects into long‑term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and secure new logo clients for cyber security services.
• Develop and execute proactive business development strategies to penetrate the market
• Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, bid submission, negotiation and contract award
• Build senior-level relationships with key stakeholders within target organisations
• Lead and contribute to strategic bids and tenders, shaping technical scope, commercial strategy and value propositions
• Collaborate with internal technical, operations, and delivery teams to ensure proposals are competitive, deliverable and margin-aligned
• Maintain a robust new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Maintain CRM hygiene, forecast accurately and contribute to sales reporting
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client workshops

What You'll Bring:

Proven success in winning new logo business and securing cyber security business. A strong technical and commercial understanding of cyber security services and experience selling into complex organisations. You'll have confidence presenting technical and commercial solutions to senior & executive stakeholders and experience managing bids, tenders, and proposals, with a strong grasp of pricing strategy and margin control

Who are LRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.

These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.

At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.

We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.

Guided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.