Microsoft Security Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity sector is hiring Microsoft Security Business Development Managers in Leeds. Candidates should have strong sales experience, especially in managed security services, and a keen understanding of the Microsoft Security stack. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing business within a Microsoft-first security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity sales, particularly in managed security or professional services.
• Access to tools and credibility to succeed supported by MISA membership.
• Motivated new logo sellers interested in security expertise.

Responsibilities

• Grow business within new accounts.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and vendors, including Microsoft.
• Create and manage sales pipeline across security services.

Skills

Sales Success

Cybersecurity Sales

Client Relationship Building

Understanding of MXDR

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Microsoft Security Business Development Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Cloud Decisions

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Microsoft Security Business Development Manager x3

Multi Vendor Microsoft first Security Services

Cyber Security, MXDR, Cloud, IAM, Data, AI

The Customer...

We have partnered with a global Microsoft Security Solutions Partner + MISA Awards Finalist to build their Security Business Development and Account Management team in an exciting new strategy.

This global business is growing. They are a Microsoft-first security company, also offering wider vendor services. As a Microsoft Managed Security Solutions provider and MISA member awards finalist, they focus on the larger SMC sector and Enterprise across multiple industry verticals. They seek motivated, up-and-coming Security BDMs to support their journey.

Ideal candidates are those with experience in cybersecurity sales, particularly managed security and/or professional services consulting, with connections at Microsoft to facilitate sales growth.

Requirements include:

• Understanding and experience selling MXDR and professional security services/consulting.
• Access to tools and credibility to succeed, supported by their MISA membership and awards recognition.
• Motivated, experienced new logo sellers interested in deepening their security expertise.

They provide customer IP products, a global sales operation, and strong vendor relationships.

Managed Security Services:

• Managed XDR

Professional Services/Consulting:

• Cloud Security, Defender for Cloud/Entra/Intune
• Purview Compliance/Data Governance
• Security Copilot

Responsibilities:

• Grow business within new accounts.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and vendors, including Microsoft.
• Create and manage sales pipeline across security services, consulting, and presales.
• Maintain contact with existing clients.
• Track key metrics.
• Understand customer security postures and identify solutions and service opportunities.
• Advise customers on suitable security services and solutions using expert knowledge.

Key Experience:

• Full sales cycle experience, including deal closing and sales success.
• Experience with Microsoft Managed and/or Professional Security Services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Security stack and other vendors, including licensing models for MXDR, cloud, IAM, Purview, Copilot for Security.
• Ability to discuss prospective solutions with customers.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets for security services.
• Experience selling MXDR / MDR Services into new customers.
• Experience with security solutions/services for new customer PS and/or MS.
• Interest in Microsoft or wider security vendor services.