Cybersecurity Sales Capture – Senior Manager

Role: Cyber Security Sales Capture – Senior ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid)Travel: UK & IrelandSalary: Competitive Base + Performance Bonus + BenefitsIndustry: Financial Services or Consumer Goods/Manufacturing/Retail/Automotive/Travel or Comms/Media/TelcoShape and Win Some of the UK's Largest Cyber Security TransformationsWe are seeking experienced Cyber Security Sales Capture - Senior Managers to lead complex, strategic sales pursuits across our Cyber Security business, with experience of AI enabled solutions and proposal writing.This role is focused on capturing and converting early opportunities into signed business, working alongside account teams, industry leaders, security specialists and delivery organisations to develop compelling client solutions and secure strategic wins.You will lead pursuit teams through the full sales lifecycle, shaping solutions inclusive of AI agents, driving competitive differentiation, orchestrating executive engagement and ensuring successful contract closure across consulting, transformation and managed security opportunities.This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional who combines strong commercial acumen with deep expertise in complex deal shaping and executive stakeholder management.What You Will DoLead Strategic Cyber Security PursuitsLead medium/complex cybersecurity sales opportunities from qualification through to contract signature.Develop pursuit strategies, client engagement plans and winning approaches.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across sales, solutioning, delivery, commercial and legal functions to support the bid processEstablish clear capture plans, governance and deal milestones.Shape Client SolutionsWork with our security architects and delivery teams to develop innovative and differentiated solutions, leveraging the additional benefits from embedding AITranslate client challenges into compelling business outcomes and transformation roadmaps that provide value to our clientsBuild value propositions aligned to client priorities, regulatory requirements and cyber resilience objectives.Ensure solutions are technically sound, leveraging the latest AI capabilities and agents to ensure they are commercially attractive and deliverable.Drive Winning ProposalsDevelop executive-level proposals, presentations and board-ready business cases.Lead competitive positioning and win strategy development.Manage commercial negotiations and contracting activities.Support client presentations, workshops and executive meetings.Executive Stakeholder EngagementBuild trusted relationships with client executives including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs and procurement leadership. Evidence of C-Suite relationships will be expected.Facilitate alignment across business, technology and security stakeholders.Navigate complex decision-making environments and multi-stakeholder buying groups.Act as a trusted advisor throughout the pursuit lifecycle.Commercial LeadershipDevelop commercial models, pricing strategies and deal structures.Manage risk, margin and contractual considerations throughout the capture process.Drive opportunity governance and approval processes.Ensure opportunities achieve required business and financial objectives.What We're Looking ForEssential ExperienceSignificant experience leading complex cyber security, technology or consulting sales pursuits in your IndustryDemonstrate existing C-Suite relationships from previous employmentsProven track record of winning large and strategic deals within enterprise clients.Experience developing and executing capture strategies for multi-million-pound opportunities.Strong commercial, contractual and negotiation experience.Demonstrable experience working within structured sales methodologies and governance processes.Experience operating across large matrix organisations and coordinating diverse pursuit teams.Cyber Security ExpertiseExperience in one or more of the following areas plus ideally a broad background in Cyber and the applicable regulations:Security Operations Centres (SOC)Managed Detection and Response (MDR)Identity and Access ManagementCloud SecurityCyber Transformation ProgrammesOT and Industrial SecurityExposure Management/Vulnerability ManagementRisk, Compliance and Regulatory ProgrammesSecure by Design, Zero Trust and Secure AccessAI risk, governance and security transformationCyber Resilience and Incident ResponseLeadership AttributesStrategic thinker with strong business acumen.Exceptional stakeholder management skills.Strong collaboration and influence capabilities.Executive presence and board-level communication skills.Ability to simplify complex cyber security concepts into compelling business value.Desirable ExperienceExperience leading pursuits valued at 3m-20m+.Knowledge of managed security services, consulting and transformation engagements.Familiarity with procurement frameworks and complex contracting structures.Experience applying sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Miller Heiman, Challenger or equivalent relevant experienceProfessional certifications in security, project management or commercial leadership.What’s in it for you: Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as: Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.

Family-friendly and flexible work policies. Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources. Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.

Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling. A range of generous Parental Leave offerings. About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.comAccenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for.

Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. Application deadline: OngoingAccenture reserves the right to close the role, if a suitable candidate is found#LI-EU