Job ID:44490Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi Position Category:Business DevelopmentPosition Type:Employee RegularHead of New Business Development - CyberRole Purpose: Here at LRQA Cyber we're looking for someone to come and lead our new business development sales team in the UK. The purpose of this role is to lead a team of new business sales consultants to grow LRQA Cyber's client base by winning new logos across our full portfolio - offensive, defensive, advisory and technology services. Success will be measured not only on client signature, but on whether what was sold can be delivered profitably and account expansion.You'll be responsible for new business generation and pipeline, sales execution and bid leadership, portfolio breadth and cross-pillar selling, team leadership and enablement, market intelligence and proposition input, commercial governance and the hand over to client delivery and client development. Working across the Cyber portfolio is key - you'll work in close partnership with Head of Bid Management, the delivery leads who will provide the technical sales and design authority support on which complex bids depend and the client delivery team.What You'll Bring:Demonstrate a track record of winning net-new business in cyber security, technology or professional services environments. Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles including formal tender and framework processes. Have strong commercial acumen across scoping, pricing, margin and contract negotiation. Have disciplined use of CRM and accurate forecasting. Experienced within an assurance, certification, testing or professional services environment and have an established network among security buyers in target sectors.An understanding of the regulatory drivers shaping cyber spend, including NIS2, DORA, the EU Cyber Resilience Act and UK/EU GDPR is also advantageous.LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth. Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future. What We Offer: Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-Employment Checks: If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable. These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required. com For queries regarding your personal data, contact dataprotection@lrqa.com At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.Privacy Policy.
Business Development Executive, Business Services in Birmingham employer: LRQA
At LRQA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work environment in Birmingham where your contributions are valued and professional growth is encouraged. With a focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our team to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the assurance and risk management sector.
