Cybersecurity Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist

Accenture; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist to drive revenue, nurture opportunities from Stage 0 to close, and build enduring client relationships after the close. You will coordinate between client, sales, and delivery teams to manage pipeline cadence and CRM hygiene.

The role requires at least 3 years in sales and cybersecurity, strong project management, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales and strong communications with executive presence.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 3+ years of solid project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years; 6 years if Associate’s degree).

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client relationships across cybersecurity engagement and risk management.
• Design, set up, and refine the end-to-end sales cycle and post-close engagement model.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to create standout client experiences.
• Develop relationships with decision makers and sponsors to expand opportunities.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and pipeline development across the team.
• Continuously grow knowledge of cybersecurity landscape and industry dynamics.

Skills

Client relationships

Sales pipeline

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

We Are:

Accenture Security is one of the fastest growing areas of our business, and our global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice is at the heart of how we help clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from the most consequential cyber incidents. We deliver around-the-clock incident response services to our expanding portfolio of enterprise customers across the globe, providing expertise to multinational clients and shaping thought leadership inside and outside the firm.

You Are:

Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist to support the revenue pipeline, lead individual sales cycles and support opportunities from Stage 0 until closed and then continue to build client and client team relationships after the close. Liaise between client, sales, and delivery teams; manage pipeline cadence, proposal development, opportunity tracking, stakeholder communication, and CRM hygiene. Drive client success operations: onboarding coordination, QBR preparation, account health monitoring, renewal/expansion pipeline, reporting, and continuous relationship improvement.

The Work:

• Build trusted client relationships that transform how clients experience cybersecurity response partnership and long-term risk management

• Design, set up, and refine the sales cycle process and post-close engagement model, ensuring every stage from Stage 0 through renewal runs seamlessly

• Work with internal sales, delivery, and technical teams - as well as client stakeholders - to create standout client experiences

• Develop strong relationships across internal client teams and clients and earn the trust of key decision makers, technical leads, and executive sponsors

• Pitch in on broader sales efforts when needed - supporting proposals, pursuits, and pipeline development across the team

• Continue to grow your knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, client industry dynamics, and consultative sales best practices

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need:

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in sales & strong communications skills and executive presence.

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in the Cybersecurity field.

• Must be highly organized with at least 3 years of strong project management experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus Points If:

• You have external client-facing consulting experience

• Dashboard, metrics and reporting skills

• A strong ability to navigate Accenture Corporate SoPs

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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California $70,350 to $154,800

Cleveland $59,100 to $123,800

Colorado $63,800 to $133,700

District of Columbia $68,000 to $142,400

Illinois $59,100 to $133,700

Maine $54,400 to $113,900

Maryland $63,800 to $133,700

Massachusetts $63,800 to $142,400

Minnesota $63,800 to $133,700

New York $66,300 to $154,800

New Jersey $68,000 to $154,800

Virginia $59,100 to $142,400

Washington $80,200 to $142,400

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