Cyber Business Development Director

Grant Thornton UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Cyber Business Development Director to lead and drive growth in their cyber services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity solutions and B2B business development, fostering relationships with clients and key industry stakeholders. Flexible working options are available, emphasizing a balanced work-life experience as a priority.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cyber solutions, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of business development within a B2B environment at C-Suite level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with potential clients.
• Engage prospective clients with effective communication.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales

Market understanding

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The Grant Thornton Cyber Defence Centre is a market leading multi-disciplinary team, recently voted European Managed Security Service Provider (MSS) of the year. We’re at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Cyber Business Development Director within our team practice, you will:

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive growth in our cyber offering
• Identify, establish and pursue opportunities, partnerships and client relationships with potential clients, nurturing leads and opportunities.
• Engage prospective clients through effective communication and presentations to showcase our services and value proposition.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers to enhance our market presence.
• Represent our firm at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities to build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations summarising business development actives, progress and outcomes.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Cyber Business Development Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a strong understanding of cyber solutions, trends and regulatory requirements and a proven track record of business development within a B2B environment at C-Suite level. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• You’ll have a thorough understanding and a proven track record of lead generation, sales and identifying cold targets.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to break down silos, barriers.
• Self-motivated and result orientated.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.