Sr Director - Business Development

EC-Council Global Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EC-Council Global Services is seeking a Sr Director of Business Development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will lead and scale the sales organization, expand market presence, and shape go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity consulting services.

You will work closely with the Cybersecurity Head of Practice to enable the sales team with product knowledge and collateral. You will drive the full revenue lifecycle, engage enterprise clients, and build a high-performance sales culture across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sales or business development team.
• Strong consultative selling to enterprise clients.
• Ability to translate client needs into clear solutions and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales function.
• Drive market expansion and revenue growth.
• Cultivate relationships with enterprise clients and decision-makers.
• Oversee end-to-end sales execution and proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable sales collateral.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Consultative Selling

Enterprise Sales

Team Development

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, IT, Cybersecurity

Job description

Sr Director- Business Development

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

#ECGS

EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

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Role Overview

The Senior Director - Business Development is responsible for leading the company’s sales function, driving business growth, and building a high-performance sales culture across the organization. This role will lead and manage the sales team, strengthen existing customer relationships, expand the company’s market presence, and ensure the sales team effectively positions the company’s cybersecurity consulting services and related offerings to meet client needs. The role requires strong consultative selling capability, leadership of end-to-end sales execution, and the ability to translate customer requirements into clear solution opportunities by working closely with internal service lines, technical teams, and management.

The Senior Director - Business Development will collaborate closely with the Cybersecurity Head of Practice to drive go-to-market strategies and ensure the sales team is fully enabled with necessary product knowledge, training, and sales collateral. Additionally, the role is responsible for the full revenue lifecycle, working with Finance to ensure accurate, timely billing and proactive collections to maintain healthy cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership and Team Management
• Business Development and Market Expansion
• Client Engagement and Consultative Selling
• Sales Strategy and Execution
• Proposal Development and Submission Management
• Commercial Coordination and Sales Operations Oversight
• Events, Partnerships, and Brand Representation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Culture Building and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Requirements And Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing a sales or business development team.
• Strong capability in people development, with a track record of training and ramping up team members from non-technical or diverse professional backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of consultative selling and solution-based sales in a professional services environment.
• Experience engaging enterprise customers and senior decision-makers.
• Ability to understand client requirements and link them to suitable services, solutions, and commercial proposals.
• Strong experience in end-to-end proposal management, client presentations, negotiation, and commercial coordination.
• Good understanding of sales reporting, pipeline management, and business development planning.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with service delivery, consulting, finance, legal, and management teams.
• Experience in cybersecurity, risk, compliance, managed services, advisory, or technology consulting is highly preferred.
• Exposure to regional or international clients is an added advantage.

Common Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum [8–12] years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in IT services, cybersecurity consulting, or related technology services.

About Our Culture

EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.

Additional Information

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