Cybersecurity Business Development Executive - Remote

Overview

Join a fast-growing UK-based recruitment agency specialising in cybersecurity talent solutions. We’re seeking a driven Business Development Executive with a proven track record in outbound sales and a strong grasp of technical terminology to support our continued expansion.

In Short

• Proactively source and generate leads within the cybersecurity sector — no warm leads provided.
• Conduct high-volume outreach using LinkedIn, email, and cold calls to engage potential clients.
• Secure and schedule meetings for senior leadership, including the agency’s founder.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Confidently communicate with CISOs, IT Directors, and other senior stakeholders.
• Understand and speak credibly about cybersecurity industry challenges, services, and trends.
• Accurately update CRM systems with all prospect interactions and follow-ups.
• Utilise tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Casper, and other lead-generation platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development strategies with recruitment goals.

Requirements

• Proven track record selling services within the cybersecurity sector.
• Demonstrated ability to independently generate and qualify leads from scratch.
• Strong outbound business development skills, with confidence in cold calling and LinkedIn outreach.
• Experience setting up meetings for senior leadership or sales closers.
• Ability to speak confidently with senior-level stakeholders (e.g., CISO, Director).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity terminology and pain points.
• Proficiency in tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms, and Casper (or similar contact-finding tools).
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have access to a laptop and reliable internet connection.
• Availability to start between mid-November and early January.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing industry.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Competitive salary package.
• Access to professional development resources.