Cyber Security Business Development Lead

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive new business in the cyber security arena from our base in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

You will identify and win new customers, build a robust sales pipeline, and engage senior IT and security decision-makers. This role requires a consultative approach and a track record of meeting revenue targets in a cyber security or technology sales environment.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in B2B business development and new customer acquisition.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and consistently working towards revenue targets.
• Strong prospecting skills and the confidence to engage new customers proactively.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and understand their business challenges.
• Consultative sales approach focused on delivering value.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Resilient, self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Experience within cyber security, IT security, managed services or technology sales would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting and winning new business across relevant sectors and markets.
• Building and managing a robust pipeline of qualified sales opportunities.
• Researching prospective customers and engaging senior decision-makers, including IT leaders, security professionals and business stakeholders.
• Developing relationships through proactive outreach, cold calling, networking, email campaigns and other lead-generation strategies.
• Taking ownership of the full sales cycle, from initial engagement and qualification through to proposals, negotiation and closing.
• Understanding customer challenges and positioning relevant cyber security services and solutions.
• Working collaboratively with internal sales and marketing teams to maximise opportunities and accelerate growth.
• Maintaining accurate pipeline information, forecasting activity and delivering against agreed commercial targets.

Job description

Lynx Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive new business in the cyber security arena from our base in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

You will identify and win new customers, build a robust sales pipeline, and engage senior IT and security decision-makers. This role requires a consultative approach and a track record of meeting revenue targets in a cyber security or technology sales environment.