Business Development Manager - Enterprise Sales (Cyber Security) - UK

IOActive; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security company is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to develop new business and manage key enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in enterprise sales with expertise in account management and new business development. The role offers flexibility to work remotely or from the office, competitive compensation, and opportunities for travel across the UK and EMEA.

Benefits

Access to world-class technical teams

Flexibility to work remotely

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise sales with a strong focus on account management and new business development.
• Background in cyber security services or complex technology sales (B2B).
• Proven ability to manage long, consultative sales cycles and close high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and take ownership of key enterprise accounts.
• Manage and expand enterprise accounts, ensuring long-term growth.
• Plan strategic sales activities to optimize pipeline and hit revenue targets.

Skills

Enterprise sales experience

Account management

New business development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Description

We are a highly respected, energetic cyber security company with a legacy of cutting-edge research and industry leadership. We don't just follow security trends-we define them. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, and we're looking for a Business Development Manager who can match our passion, drive, and commitment to excellence.

If you love the challenge of enterprise sales, excel at managing high-value accounts, and want to work with a team that's shaping the future of cyber security, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Business Development Manager, you'll develop new business and take ownership of key enterprise accounts, building and maintaining relationships while driving revenue growth across the UK and EMEA. You'll collaborate with our technical consultants, project managers, and wider services team to navigate complex sales cycles and deliver solutions that truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquiring new logos, managing and expanding enterprise accounts, becoming the trusted supplier of choice
• Owning a portfolio of clients, ensuring long-term growth and retention
• Planning strategic sales activities to optimize your pipeline and hit revenue targets
• Accurately forecasting business performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Developing and executing new business and account growth strategies, identifying new service opportunities
• Leading strategic sales calls, leveraging internal expertise to drive deals forward
• Preparing proposals, contracts, and RFP responses with precision and efficiency
• Delivering account reviews and pipeline updates to senior leadership
• Collaborating with internal teams to refine sales materials and messaging
• Keeping a well-structured, up-to-date CRM

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in enterprise sales with a strong focus on account management and new business development
• Industry Knowledge: Background in cyber security services or complex technology sales (B2B)
• Sales Expertise: Proven ability to manage long, consultative sales cycles and close high-value deals
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience selling to C-level and senior decision-makers in large enterprises
• Strategic Thinking: Track record of developing and executing account penetration and expansion strategies
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to navigate complex deal structures and drive successful outcomes
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

We're looking for someone who's not just an experienced business development manager, but a driven, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A bias to action, a proactive mindset, and a passion for cyber security will set you apart.

What We Offer

• A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security
• Access to world-class technical teams and research
• A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation
• Flexibility-work remotely or from the office as needed
• Opportunities for travel across the UK and EMEA
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

Compensation: £50k-£75k base salary, + ~1x OTE, depending on location, level and background

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