Hybrid Business Development Manager, Cyber

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager responsible for leading sales initiatives in cyber security solutions targeting enterprise accounts. Focused on driving revenue growth through client acquisition and market presence.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and target high-value enterprise and strategic prospects for cyber security solutions.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of ARO's mission, values, and story, and use this knowledge to build authentic connections with customers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Develop and execute market entry strategies for new business acquisition.
  • Build a strong pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking, and industry events.
  • Lead outreach to C-level executives and other senior decision-makers.
  • Drive end-to-end sales cycle for new business: prospecting, discovery, solution alignment, proposal, negotiation, and closing.
  • Own key strategic deals, particularly large, complex, multi-year enterprise agreements.
  • Collaborate with sales engineers, solution architects, and cyber security specialists to craft tailored solutions.
  • Proficiency in understanding customer pain points and devising suitable solutions using the 7 questions deep technique.
  • Mentor and guide Account Executives in best practices, pipeline management, and deal strategy.
  • A focus on face-to-face client meetings.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets by selling solutions within the ARO portfolio including managed services and professional services.
  • Develop and execute account-specific strategies to secure long-term, high-value contracts.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, contract structures, and procurement processes for enterprise clients.
  • Establish yourself as a trusted advisor on cyber security strategy, risk management, and compliance.
  • Conduct meetings, business reviews, and strategic presentations to senior client stakeholders.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging cyber threats, regulatory changes, and security best practices.
  • Collaborate across wider ARO specialist teams to introduce additional services to prospects that deliver value beyond the immediate scope of engagement (Cloud / Infrastructure / Data Centre / Telecoms / Energy / Managed Services).
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and delivery teams to align messaging and solutions.
  • Develop deep relationships with vendors, acting as a liaison to align opportunities and sales strategies.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
  • Collect and share market intelligence, competitive insights, and client feedback to influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
  • Transition closed deals smoothly to account management team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in an senior account executive or a similar role, with knowledge of IT solutions and technology trends
  • Experience of working with high profile, Enterprise level customers
  • Clearly defined success at C-suite level
  • Strong Vendor Partnership experience
  • Excellent emotional awareness and relationship building skills
  • Knowledge and experience across a range of verticals
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Relevant industry certifications or qualifications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
  • Company Perks portal
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
  • Your Birthday off, on us!
  • Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
  • ARO Shares after 12 months employment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Technical Training Academy and E-learning
  • Hybrid working

Job title

Business Development Manager, Cyber

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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