Senior Account Manager (Cyber Security)

SUMMARY:
Hybrid working model
Cyber Security is essential for this role, please dont apply if you dont have the required experience requested by our client. 
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.

**This client offers the following benefits:

• 24 days annual leave a year
• Group life cover equivalent to 2.4 Annal Salaries
• Group RA matched at a max of 5%
• Annual December Performance Bonus (based on company performance)
• Employee Wellness Program for all staff and their immediate family
• Along with the hybrid work, they also have flexible work hours
• Then a number of smaller benefits such as:
• Company lunches once a month
• Training, Research and Skills Development opportunities done either internally or externally (they have a training budget for all departments)
• Travel opportunities, especially when they need to help deliver work for F-Secure. They also allow staff to speak at conferences where we’ll fund their travel.
• Socials such as external cooking classes they may attend or braais and gatherings hosted on the premises
• Chill room with an entertainment corner set up with an Xbox for staff to use. In addition to that, they have the pool table, foosball table and table tennis upstairs for all to use as well
• Amazing coffee and a number of other beverages available 24/7 with baskets of fruit available daily – with a Barista at no cost to the employee
• Occasionally they’ll have a Masseuse on the premises to offer free massages

• Travel opportunities, based on client requirements

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.