Cybersecurity business consultant

The Cybersecurity Business Consultant is responsible for driving sales growth for cybersecurity services across assigned accounts and territories. The role focuses on developing the OT cybersecurity business, generating and managing the sales pipeline, building customer relationships, and tracking opportunities throughout the sales cycle. The consultant also provides technical recommendations and supports the development of cybersecurity proposals that address customer requirements.

Travel: 35% within TX, OK and Louisiana

What will you do?

• Develop the cybersecurity business and support sales activities, including the preparation of technical proposals.
• Generate new business with existing and prospective customers across networking, virtualization, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve or exceed annual sales targets.
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities within the OT cybersecurity sector.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by leveraging industry relationships, market intelligence, and effective prospecting techniques.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships by understanding each client’s operational technology environment and cybersecurity challenges.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending solutions that address customer needs, operational risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and other internal teams to design and deliver tailored OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of OT cybersecurity trends, threats, technologies, regulations, company offerings, and the competitive landscape.
• Deliver product demonstrations, training sessions, and presentations that clearly communicate the value of the company’s OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts, performance reports, and pipeline updates for management.
• Analyze sales performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement actions to support continued growth.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking activities to strengthen market visibility and generate new opportunities.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build relationships that support long-term sales growth.
• Ideal candidate should have one of these certifications: ISA/IEC 62443 Certification, CISSP, CCSP, GICSP.

Who will you report to?

Roger Roa - Cybersecurity Business Consultant Lead – Americas

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related discipline.
• 7 + years of experience in OT cybersecurity sales or a related field with a demonstrated record of selling complex security solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity products and solutions for operational technology environments, including network security, incident response, and risk management.
• Consistent success in achieving or exceeding sales targets, preferably within the OT cybersecurity market.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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