Cybersecurity Business Group Role

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Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions.

Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices.

Our expertise spans 40+ industries
across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day.

We turn ideas into reality.

You are

A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-onyear business expansion.

You know – and have business development phases of a sales cycle, including account development, opportunity identification, relationship development, and
qualification by applying deep sales process and technical expertise.

Your focus is on development of Security opportunities.

You develop primary relationships with key Accenture account personnel, most significantly client account leads (CALs), to identify opportunities to solve client pain points and growth objectives utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging Identity Access Management.

Additionally, you will support the account personnel in building relationships with key buyers through bringing business and technical expertise to business development conversations.

The work

Identify complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs and network-oriented solutions
Create differentiated opportunities based on Security offerings and joint go-to-market plays developed through the Accenture Security.
Interact with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determine pursuit strategies, develop client contact plans and relationships, and apply industry-leading Security transformation and operations strategies and practices.
Prospects new opportunities proactively through client account leads and direct client contact
Focuses on progression of new opportunities to rapid qualification and advancement to Stage 2B (priced proposal)
Able to travel Monday-Thursday

Here’s What You Need

Minimum of 5 years of Business Development experience in the professional services space, specifically Security Services, including Identity Access Management and other Security-related services.
Minimum of 5 years of Sales Pursuit Management experience.
Minimum of 5 years of direct sales experience with a quota of $8M+.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience).

(If associate’s degree, must have a minimum of 6 years of work experience.)

Bonus Points If You Have

Previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing Security solutions.
Experience working with Security customers.
Expertise in selling Identity Access Management solutions such as Ping, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
Experience with C-Level client relationship building and management.
Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated commitment, teamwork, and collaboration in a professional setting (military or civilian).
Ability to discuss network modernization and operations “on the fly” with VP+ clients and working-level technical resources.
Experience working with ecosystem partners and hyperscalers.
High energy level, focus, and ability to work well in demanding client environments.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility, and character.

What’s In It for You

Be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community, working with teams that push the boundaries of new business capabilities, emerging technologies, and services.
Work on meaningful and innovative projects powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices, such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven design.
Continuous investment in your learning and growth, with opportunities to learn from Accenture’s certified practitioners and grow your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.
Immerse yourself in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to solve complex challenges for some of the world’s largest companies.