Sales Manager / Business Development Lead – Cyber Security
Your role
As a Sales Manager / Business Development Lead – Cyber Security, you will be responsible for building and expanding Eraneos’ cybersecurity consulting business across the UK market. You will sell high-value consulting and advisory services (not reselling products or MSSP), working closely with senior consultants and technical experts to shape compelling client solutions.
This role combines new business development, account growth, and strategic market positioning within a fast-moving and complex cyber security landscape.
Your main tasks
- Market & revenue growth
Drive growth of Eraneos’ Cyber Security consulting portfolio in the UK, with a strong focus on Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Transport & Logistics, Life Sciences, and other commercial sectors. Identify, target, and secure new enterprise-level clients. - Pipeline & opportunity management
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline leveraging CRM tools (e.g., MS Dynamic), from lead generation to deal closure. Forecast revenues, track progress against targets, and ensure a healthy flow of qualified opportunities. - Solution selling & deal shaping
Work closely with consulting to design tailored cybersecurity solutions that address client risk, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. - Client relationship leadership
Establish and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives, CISOs, and senior stakeholders, positioning Eraneos as a trusted cyber security advisor. - Bid & proposal leadership
Lead the development of RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and commercial offers, delivering high-quality, compelling presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Market & industry insight
Stay current with cyber threats, regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST), and competitor offerings to inform sales strategies and client conversations. - Negotiation & deal closure
Manage complex sales cycles, handle objections, negotiate commercial terms, and close high-value consulting engagements.
This role is for you if you bring:
- Enterprise Cyber sales expertise
5+ years of experience in B2B sales within cyber security, IT services, or professional consulting, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets. - Consultative selling mindset
Ability to translate complex cyber and technology challenges into business-focused value propositions for senior decision-makers. - UK market & sector knowledge
Strong understanding of the UK cyber security market, particularly within Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Transport & Logistics, Life Sciences, and regulated industries. - Stakeholder & deal leadership
– Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across large organisations and navigate complex buying processes.
– Commercial & Analytical Strength
– Strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build and justify business cases for cyber security investments.
As the icing on the cake, you bring
- Experience in a boutique consulting firm in the UK
- Existing network in UK Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Transport & Logistics, Life Sciences, or regulated industries
- Experience selling transformation, risk, or compliance-driven consulting services
What we offer
- A competitive compensation package with a strong performance-based incentive structure
- The opportunity to build and shape the Cyber Security growth within Eraneos UK
- Access to leading cyber security and digital transformation experts across Europe
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with international career opportunities
If you are passionate about cyber security, driven by results, and excited to help organisations build digital trust and resilience, we would love to hear from you.
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* Please note that applications from recruitment agencies and also from individuals located outside the UK will not be considered. Only candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, without the need for visa sponsorship, will be considered.
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