Cyber Business Development Executive (Cybersecurity)
At ImagineX, we believe in the power of exceptional talent, innovative thinking, and collaborative spirit. We are a dynamic and fast-growing digital services firm, dedicated to solving complex challenges for our clients and shaping the future of industries worldwide.
We are seeking a dynamic Cybersecurity Business Development Executive to join our expanding team. In this key leadership role, you will develop and execute strategies to attract and secure new clients for our cybersecurity services. This is a full-time position, ideally based in Atlanta, although we are open to other locations for the right candidate (Boulder/Denver, Washington DC, Chapel Hill, or New York City preferred).
Responsibilities:
Lead Business Development Efforts:
- Develop and implement a business development strategy focused on expanding into net new client clients for our cybersecurity services
- Identify and target new markets, sectors, and clients that require cybersecurity solutions. Experience with clients in the healthcare/pharma, financial services, and insurance industry preferred
Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Build and nurture net new long-term relationships with key decision-makers, including CISOs, CTOs, and other security professionals
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their cybersecurity needs and offering tailored solutions based on our offerings
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure that client needs are met with the right cybersecurity solutions and services
Sales Strategy & Execution:
- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline of cybersecurity opportunities, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and close
- Meet or exceed sales targets, driving revenue growth for the cybersecurity BU
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop campaigns, materials, and tools that support business development activities
Thought Leadership:
- Publish 3-5 thought leadership pieces relevant to the ImagineX services (e.g., blog posts, POVs, whitepapers, webinars, etc.)
- Represent the company at targeted industry events, conferences, and webinars
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, business, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in business development or sales (direct to clients, not channel sales), with a focus on cybersecurity services
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity services, including threat detection, incident response, risk management, cybersecurity assessments, security operations, application security, cloud security, and GRC (governance risk, compliance)
- Strong network within the cybersecurity industry, including relationships with CISOs and other security executives
- Experience working with cybersecurity executives at Fortune 100 or mid-enterprise clients
- "Leader-Doer” with strong executive presence, leadership, and will actively contribute to execution of tasks and results
WORK AUTHORIZATION NOT AVAILABLE. MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER.