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Cyber Security Business Development Director
VN376
Full-Time
London/Hybrid
About Claranet
Founded at the beginning of the dot.com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries.

At Claranet, we’re experienced in implementing progressive technology solutions which help our customers solve their epic business challenges. We’re committed to understanding their problems, delivering answers quickly, and making a lasting impact to their business.

We are agile, focused and experienced in business modernisation. Our approach helps customers make genuine, significant shifts in their business strategy, to deliver financial savings, boost innovation, and create a resilient business. We continually invest in our people and the latest technologies, so our customers get peace of mind knowing that they have access to the best talent and services.

In the UK we have over 500 staff working in London, Gloucester, Warrington, Leeds or as homeworkers.

Working For Claranet
Here at Claranet we pride ourselves on going the extra mile for and with our employees (yes, we really mean it). 
We offer an extensive benefits package that you can tailor to your needs, inclusive of a matching contribution pension scheme, healthcare, insurance, dental, discounted gyms and app supported benefit access.

But what we think makes us different is ‘Team Claranet,’ our dedicated internal part of the business that supports you with matters close to your heart. We proudly support local charities in each of our office locations, support employees with paid charity leave, organise key charity fundraising event per year and have a dedicated committee responsible for supporting employee’s fundraising efforts. 

Our Vision
Our vision is to become the most trusted technology solutions partner; renowned for being the best and brightest, having lasting impact with our customers and delivering exceptional returns to our stakeholders. 

Position Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced New Business Cyber Security Development Director to drive enterprise penetration testing and offensive security engagements valued at £1M+.

This role is 100% focused on new logo acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing large-scale security testing opportunities with enterprise organisations, working alongside an experienced team of technicians and cyber experts. You will bring a strong track record of winning complex cybersecurity services deals, particularly in penetration testing, red teaming, and offensive security programmes.

You will collaborate closely with our security consulting and delivery teams to design and close strategic engagements that help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience.

Role Mission
Claranet’s strategy is to grow our customer base in key strategic verticals and to ensure consistently excellent experiences across all customers. As Cyber Security Development Director, you will play a critical role in driving both of these objectives through the execution of growth opportunities with new logo customers aligned to target industries and nurturing of these emerging relationships.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities
  • Generate and close net-new enterprise clients for penetration testing and offensive security services
  • Build and manage a new business pipeline targeting deals £1M+ in value
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities across enterprise and regulated sectors including financial services and critical infrastructure
  • Engage senior decision makers including CISOs, CTOs, and security leadership teams
  • Lead the sales process from prospecting through to deal closure for complex, high-value engagements
  • Work closely with internal technical experts to scope and shape large-scale penetration testing and red teaming programmes
  • Develop tailored proposals and commercial structures for multi-year security testing programmes
  • Navigate complex procurement cycles and lead enterprise-level commercial negotiations
  • Maintain deep knowledge of the cybersecurity threat landscape and offensive security services market
Teams To Collaborate With
  • Technology Practice – On seller education of the portfolio
  • Customer Success & Growth – Transitioning new logo customer into managed accounts where and when appropriate
  • Sales Operations & Support – On marketing and sales enablement activities
  • Customer Experience & Managed Service – On service design transitions
  • Procurement Legal & Compliance – On master service agreements and statements of work
  • Finance – On sales governance and customer billing requirements
  • Business Intelligence & Planning – On Salesforce order processing and customer cancellations
Behavioural Competencies – Organisational & Behavioural Fit
  • Flexible and creative to take considered risks
  • Inquisitive and persistent, able to hunt out new business opportunity
  • Learn and adapt quickly to changing situations
  • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
  • Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis
  • Manages conflict and challenges in an open and constructive manner
Critical Competencies – Technical Fit
  • Extensive experience in enterprise technology or cybersecurity sales
  • Demonstrable track record of generating new business and closing large cybersecurity services deals (£1M+)
  • Significant experience selling penetration testing, offensive security, or cyber assurance services
  • Strong ability to prospect and build relationships with senior enterprise stakeholders
  • Experience managing long, complex enterprise sales cycles
  • Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
Desirable
  • Experience selling within or alongside managed service providers (MSPs), cybersecurity consultancies, or specialist testing firms
  • Familiarity with security standards and testing frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CREST-aligned testing services
  • Experience structuring large multi-year security programmes
Competitive