South Africa

Business Development Director (Cybersecurity)

Positive Technologies is a global leader in results-driven cybersecurity, providing cutting-edge information security solutions to over 4,000 organizations worldwide.
Our mission is to safeguard businesses and industries from cyberattacks and prevent non-tolerable damage.
We are seeking a Business Development Director to drive the growth of the South African market that is located in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

  • Event participation: support marketing campaigns, trade shows, and other promotional events.

  • New business acquisition: identify and secure new business opportunities, including leads, partnerships, and markets, to grow the customer base.

  • Account management: prospect for new opportunities and enhance relationships with existing accounts.

  • Forecasting and reporting: accurately forecast sales, track performance metrics, and deliver regular reports to senior management.

  • Deal closure: lead contract negotiations and close high-value deals, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives.

  • Market analysis: stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, adjusting sales strategies accordingly.

  • Campaign execution: design and implement campaigns to support channel strategies and revenue growth.

  • Customer engagement: present the Positive Technologies value proposition to partners, customers, and prospects.

  • Compliance insights: understand market-specific cybersecurity requirements to tailor proposals effectively.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of client-facing sales experience, preferably in cybersecurity.

  • Proven track record of closing successful cybersecurity projects.

  • In-depth understanding of cybersecurity products and the market within the assigned territory.

  • Strong skills in sales forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management.

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  • Proficiency in English is essential.

  • Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork abilities.

Working conditions

  • Competitive salary.

  • Growth and development opportunities within the company.

  • Access to corporate training and education support.

  • The chance to shape business processes in the region.

We offer

  • Annual vacation

    28 calendar days and 10 additional paid days-off

  • Career growth

    Learning and growing with the best experts

  • Like-minded co-workers

    A strong team of professionals to involve you in challenging tasks that determine the future of the world's cybersecurity

  • Community

    Become a member of the Positive community and hang out with colleagues outside work hours. We have sports teams and hobby clubs

  • Comfort

    Hybrid schedule and flexible hours

  • Trust

    Employment in an accredited IT company with benefits from the Ministry of Digital Development

  • Healthcare

    Health insurance (dental care, doctor house calls, and emergency hospitalization from the first month of employment), partial compensation for sports and English lessons

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