Cyber Security Business Development Manager at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, is a diversified investment company that manages a selection of strategic investments and companies focused on making the most of opportunities in Nigeria via strategic investments (equity and equity-linked capital) in various sectors, including Agribusiness, Energy, Logistics and Information Technology.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cyber Security Business Development Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Purpose

• The job holder will support in driving the overall vision and strategy with regards to end to end sales of products, development of new business opportunities and consulting with potential client base
• The Manager will also support with monitoring systems for security gaps, design effective solutions and provide reports to management and executive staff
• S/he will also help to design, implement, and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity plan, develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, or other means of generating interest from potential clients
• Research the latest information technology security trends
• Monitor user networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur
• Manage the full sales life-cycle, from initial prospect through to closing sales
• Manage both new and existing clients, develop your pipeline of opportunities
• Accurately forecast and report to sales management
• Work both directly with clients and with partner vendors on business opportunities
• Meet agreed monthly targets
• Ensure a consistent message is delivered in all company communication including presentations, proposals, etc
• Direct the installation and use of security tools (e.g., firewalls, data encryption), to protect sensitive information.
• Recommend security enhancements to IT Management.
• Help end users to install or learn about new security products and/or procedures.
• Ensure that IT security audits are conducted periodically or as needed (e.g., when a security breach occurs).

Educational Qualification/ Person Specification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Marketing or any related field is required
• 5 years or more experience in cyber solution sales
• A positive, enthusiastic, resilient and driven attitude, eager for career development
• A passion for sales, combined with excellent communications skills and attention to detail
• A self starter with ability to work well leveraging on own initiative and as part of a team should also be target driven, creative and persuasive, with proven negotiating skills
• Experience in the IT sector - knowledge of IT security products is beneficial but not essential
• Demonstrable sales target achievements.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using "CS-BD" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.