Account Manager (Cyber Security)

Recruiter:

Be Different Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB006468/MM1

Date posted:

Friday, July 17, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client a leading cybersecurity consultancy based in based in Sandton is looking for a Senior Account Manager (Cyber Security) who’s passionate about cybersecurity and ready to grow their career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

You’ll be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of existing clients while driving new business development across South Africa and Africa and work closely with technical consultants and delivery managers to craft tailored solutions that help clients strengthen their security posture.

POSITION INFO:
In order to be considered the following is required: 3-5 years of cyber security sales experience, this experience should be in IT services, consulting or cybersecurity Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging C-level stakeholders Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts (penetration testing, risk assessments) Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working both independently and in a team Responsibilities: Client Growth & Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with existing clients and identify upsell opportunities Collaborate with technical teams to align solutions with client needs Conduct account planning and forecasting using our proven tools and methodology New Business Development: Prospect and engage new clients across key verticals (finance, retail, healthcare) Develop tailored proposals and presentations that speak to relevant client challenges Attend industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and generate leads Sales Process & Collaboration: Apply value-based sales methodology to uncover client needs and deliver insights Manage your pipeline through their CRM, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate forecasting Work with internal teams to ensure smooth handover and delivery of services Information displayed above not limited to advertisement. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.

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