Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales & Revenue Growth
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the assigned Line of Business (Assessment, GRC, or MDR).
- Own the sales pipeline, ensuring consistent lead generation, deal closures, and revenue growth.
- Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
2. Client Relationship & Account Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key enterprise clients, acting as a trusted cybersecurity advisor.
- Drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
- Work closely with customers to understand their security challenges and regulatory requirements, positioning appropriate solutions.
3. Solution Selling & Consultative Approach
- Conduct C-level engagements and consultative sales discussions with enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with Presales & Technical Teams to design and propose tailored cybersecurity solutions.
- Respond to RFPs/RFIs, prepare proposals, and lead contract negotiations.
4. Market & Industry Engagement
- Keep up to date with cybersecurity trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments.
- Participate in cybersecurity conferences, webinars, and industry events to enhance brand positioning.
- Work with Marketing teams to develop sales campaigns and customer awareness programs.
5. Internal Collaboration & Reporting
- Coordinate with Presales, Delivery, and Technical Teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate sales records, CRM updates (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.), and sales forecasts.
- Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on market trends, competitor analysis, and business opportunities.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
Sales & Account Management:
- Experience in B2B enterprise sales for cybersecurity services.
- Strong expertise in Key Account Management (KAM) and client relationship building.
- Proven track record of upselling, cross-selling, and revenue growth.
- Ability to develop and execute sales strategies for cybersecurity services.
Cybersecurity & Domain Expertise:
- For Assessment LOB: Understanding of VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing), Red Teaming, Security Audits.
- For GRC LOB: Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS, Risk & Compliance.
- For MDR LOB: Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, SOC Operations.
Industry & Market Knowledge:
- Experience working with BFSI, IT, Healthcare, Government, or large enterprises.
- Understanding of cybersecurity regulatory and compliance requirements in India.
- Ability to position cybersecurity solutions as a business enabler for clients.
Negotiation & Stakeholder Management:
- Strong C-level engagement and ability to present cybersecurity solutions to senior stakeholders.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, RFP/RFI responses, and proposal writing.
- Ability to work with internal teams (presales, delivery, marketing) for customer success.
Tools & Technology Proficiency:
- Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) for account tracking.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools relevant to each LOB (SIEM, GRC tools, Penetration Testing frameworks, etc.).
Soft Skills & Leadership:
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a target-driven environment with revenue accountability.
- Strong problem-solving and consultative selling approach.
Experience:
- Overall Experience: 6–10 years in enterprise sales, account management, or business development in the cybersecurity or IT services industry.
- Cybersecurity Sales Experience: At least 4+ years of hands-on experience in selling cybersecurity services (Assessment, GRC, or MDR).
- Industry-Specific Experience: Prior experience handling accounts in BFSI, IT, Healthcare, Government, or Large Enterprises is preferred.
- Client Engagement & Revenue Responsibility
- Proven track record in managing enterprise accounts, driving revenue, and achieving/exceeding sales targets.
- Experience in C-level stakeholder management, RFP/RFI handling, and consultative selling.
- Regional Experience: Experience working in India (West, North, or Pan-India) with a strong enterprise network.