Business Development Manager – Cyber Security

Cyber Search Partners; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Equity participation for high performers

Opportunity for clear progression

Team culture

Clear progression

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy in the South West London area is looking for a Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new clients and selling core services such as penetration testing and compliance. This role offers a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, along with the opportunity for equity participation as the business scales up. Strong networking skills and a proactive sales approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales within cyber security or IT services.
• Hands-on experience selling at least two relevant cyber security services.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening events regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities proactively.
• Attend industry networking events, conferences, and meetups.
• Build strong relationships with CISOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with CISOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to produce tailored proposals.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and pipeline forecasts.

Skills

Networking

Sales

Relationship building

Cyber security knowledge

Presentation skills

CRM discipline

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager – Cyber Security

Location: South West London (Office-based with limited remote working. Regular client meetings required)

Contract Type: Full-time - Permanent

Office-based with limited remote working. Regular client meetings required.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast growing cyber security consultancy at an exciting scale-up stage. The business delivers a range of cyber security services including offensive testing, compliance, and managed security. High performers are rewarded with equity, offering the opportunity to share in long term growth and future value creation.

The Role

This is a high energy, front-line business development role focused on winning new clients and driving revenue growth. It suits someone who enjoys networking, meeting people face to face, and actively converting opportunities rather than waiting for inbound leads.

You will be responsible for selling a portfolio of core cyber security services, including:

• Penetration Testing
• PCI DSS Compliance
• Managed Security Services

Experience in at least two of the above areas is essential to be effective quickly.

You will work closely with senior leadership and the wider sales and technical teams, playing a key role in shaping growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities proactively
• Attend industry networking events, conferences, and meetups, including evenings
• Respond to inbound leads and meet prospects in person
• Build strong relationships with CISOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical teams to produce tailored proposals
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets
• Maintain accurate CRM data and pipeline forecasts
• Proven background in business development or sales within cyber security or IT services
• Hands-on experience selling at least two relevant cyber security services
• Strong networking and relationship building capability
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and results focused
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong CRM discipline, ideally HubSpot or Salesforce
• Willingness to travel and attend evening events regularly

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Equity participation for high performers
• Opportunity to join a genuine scale-up and make a visible impact
• Ambitious, supportive team culture
• Clear progression as the business grows

The Ideal Candidate

You are driven, commercial, and enjoy being out in the market meeting people. You want a role where effort is recognised, results are rewarded, and success is shared.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

Industries

• Computer and Network Security