We are looking for a highly experienced New Business Cyber Security Development Director to drive enterprise penetration testing and offensive security engagements valued at £1M+.
This role is 100% focused on new logo acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing large-scale security testing opportunities with enterprise organisations, working alongside an experienced team of technicians and cyber experts. You will bring a strong track record of winning complex cybersecurity services deals, particularly in penetration testing, red teaming, and offensive security programmes.
You will collaborate closely with our security consulting and delivery teams to design and close strategic engagements that help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience.
Role Mission
Claranet’s strategy is to grow our customer base in key strategic verticals and to ensure consistently excellent experiences across all customers. As Cyber Security Development Director, you will play a critical role in driving both of these objectives through the execution of growth opportunities with new logo customers aligned to target industries and nurturing of these emerging relationships.
Duties and Responsibilities
Generate and close net-new enterprise clients for penetration testing and offensive security services
Build and manage a new business pipeline targeting deals £1M+ in value
Proactively identify and pursue opportunities across enterprise and regulated sectors including financial services and critical infrastructure
Engage senior decision makers including CISOs, CTOs, and security leadership teams
Lead the sales process from prospecting through to deal closure for complex, high-value engagements
Work closely with internal technical experts to scope and shape large-scale penetration testing and red teaming programmes
Develop tailored proposals and commercial structures for multi-year security testing programmes
Navigate complex procurement cycles and lead enterprise-level commercial negotiations
Maintain deep knowledge of the cybersecurity threat landscape and offensive security services market
Teams To Collaborate With
Technology Practice – On seller education of the portfolio
Customer Success & Growth – Transitioning new logo customer into managed accounts where and when appropriate
Sales Operations & Support – On marketing and sales enablement activities
Procurement Legal & Compliance – On master service agreements and statements of work
Finance – On sales governance and customer billing requirements
Business Intelligence & Planning – On Salesforce order processing and customer cancellations
Position Specifications
Flexible and creative to take considered risks
Inquisitive and persistent, able to hunt out new business opportunity
Learn and adapt quickly to changing situations
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis
Manages conflict and challenges in an open and constructive manner
Critical Competencies – Technical Fit
Extensive experience in enterprise technology or cybersecurity sales
Demonstrable track record of generating new business and closing large cybersecurity services deals (£1M+)
Significant experience selling penetration testing, offensive security, or cyber assurance services
Strong ability to prospect and build relationships with senior enterprise stakeholders
Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
Experience selling within or alongside managed service providers (MSPs), cybersecurity consultancies, or specialist testing firms
Familiarity with security standards and testing frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CREST-aligned testing services
Experience structuring large multi-year security programmes
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