Cybersecurity Business Development Executive

Job Overview:

Salary: R40 000 - R45 000

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 this role, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, generating leads from scratch, and setting up high-value meetings with senior decision-makers across the cybersecurity landscape. If you're a confident communicator with a passion for tech and a hunter mindset, this is your chance to make a real impact in a high-growth industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

Non-Negotiable 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.