Cybersecurity Account Executive

Location:
Cheshire, UK
Availability:
One month
Salary:
£85k per annum
Experience:

Mid‑Market Account Executive (Renewals & Upsell)

Cybersecurity Services Provider | 2024 to 2025 | Remote

  • Secured over £775k in security services renewals within the first fiscal year.
  • Delivered a £150k MXDR upgrade for an Energy & Resources client, improving Microsoft Secure Score.
  • Collaborated with Microsoft to drive Sentinel and Defender consumption across existing accounts.
  • Leveraged Microsoft‑funded workshops to support Data Security, Purview, and DLP initiatives.
  • Conducted Quarterly Business Reviews to assess SLA performance and identify security gaps.
  • Represented the organisation at educational events promoting careers in IT and Cybersecurity.

 Cybersecurity Specialist (New Business) 2023 to 2024 | Remote

  • Closed a £215k net‑new MDR deal in Financial Services via Microsoft Sentinel programme.
  • Secured a £100k professional services engagement for Incident Response and Tactical MDR.
  • Built pipeline through campaigns, workshops, and industry events across the SMC territory.
  • Exhibited at major Microsoft partner events in Dublin and Manchester.
  • Maintained accurate forecasting and CRM hygiene within Microsoft Dynamics.

Cybersecurity Specialist – Microsoft SMC

Managed SOC & Cloud Security Provider 2023 | Remote

  • Delivered a £255k net‑new win in Financial Services through consultancy and Microsoft workshops.
  • Hosted a CISO roundtable at The Savoy Hotel, London.
  • Represented the company at Cloud & Security Expo, London.
  • Supported community initiatives through local volunteering programmes.

Associate Cybersecurity Director

UK‑Based Cybersecurity Provider | 2021 to 2022 | Edinburgh

  • Secured £1.1M TCV for a 3‑year MDR, Vulnerability Management, IAM, and software engagement.
  • Closed a £600k Tenable IO & Lumin agreement for a Manufacturing client.
  • Delivered a £250k Splunk Cloud deal for a Financial Services organisation.
  • Won multiple new business opportunities across DNS firewalls, cyber maturity assessments, and analytics.
  • Represented the company at major industry events including DTX, RANT, and Infosec.
  • Supported client engagement events and charity initiatives.

Business Development Manager

National IT Services & Solutions Provider | 2020 to 2021 | Remote

  • Supported clients through pandemic‑driven IT transformation, focusing on remote working and security.
  • Collaborated with vendors including Sophos, Proofpoint, Trend Micro, and Varonis.
  • Delivered data discovery and compliance initiatives aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST.
  • Drove new business across cloud, licensing, cybersecurity, and asset management.

Business Development Manager

European IT Solutions Group | 2018 to 2020 | Warrington

  • Achieved 110% of margin target across FY18/19.
  • Secured a £300k net‑new win in Manufacturing.
  • Delivered a £500k Microsoft E3 agreement for a new client.
  • Invited to present at a company‑wide sales event on winning new business.

Internal Account Manager → Account Manager | 2015 to 2018 | Warrington

  • Winner of the Presidents Club Award for top sales performance.
  • Built a dedicated territory focused on hardware, cybersecurity, and networking.
  • Strengthened client relationships and expanded adoption of the full IT portfolio.
  • Promoted based on consistent performance and client success

Graduate Partner Manager

UK IT & Communications Provider | 2014 to 2015 | Matlock

  • Developed foundational skills in channel management and partner engagement.
  • Led a successful IT disposal incentive driving new business.
  • Earned certifications across Microsoft, NetApp, Veeam, Check Point, and Sophos.
  • Represented the company at national partner events.
Projects

IT Projects

Supported a local small business through a university‑led initiative, conducting market research and developing a marketing strategy to increase visibility and customer engagement.

Skills / Technologies

Core Cybersecurity Skills

  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Ransomware Recovery
  • Network Segmentation
  • Managed Detection & Response
  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Maturity Assessments
  • Security Licensing
  • Basic Ethical Hacking
  • MEDDIC‑trained sales methodology
Education

BSc Business & ICT (2:1)
A Levels (4)
GCSEs (9)

Cybersecurity Accreditations

  • TryHackMe – Pre‑Security
  • Microsoft SC‑900 Identity & Compliance Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions
  • Tenable Vulnerability Management & OT
  • Netskope Cloud Security
  • Splunk SIEM Sales Fundamentals
  • XM Cyber Attack Surface Reduction
  • Licensing Specialist – Power Platform
  • Sales Engine – Pitching & Proposal Delivery
Candidate Ref:
Candidate: 15812039
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