Business Development Manager - Cybersecurity in City of Westminster

Oakdoor™ by PA Consulting is an incubated scale-up business that is disrupting the cyber security world of cross domain solutions. We build relationships with customers who want to protect their critical digital assets across a range of industries such as defence, national security and critical national infrastructure. By understanding common challenges and opportunities we use our insight to solve customer problems, nurturing relationships with organisations of varying maturity.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to generate high-quality pipeline, open new business opportunities across our target markets as we unlock this next phase of growth. Operating at the front of our sales cycle you will drive new commercial opportunities for Oakdoor, combining strategic planning, relationship building in sensitive sectors, and hands-on sales activity.

• Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities within the UK and international, defence and security, energy, public and other sectors.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects aligned with Oakdoor’s strategic priorities.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer need to inform business strategy.
• Contribute to the development of commercial frameworks, pricing strategies, and product positioning.
• Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to contract negotiation and close.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, bids, and RFI/RFQ responses in collaboration with pre-sales and technical teams, and partner organisations.
• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue and pipeline targets.

• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted adviser, building a deep and sophisticated understanding of customer challenges and opportunities to inform and align Oakdoor’s value proposition and product solution.
• Lead new business meetings, capability presentations, and commercial discussions.

• Work closely with engineering, operations and leadership teams to deliver revenue and pipeline generating products and solutions.
• Use market sensing and customer understanding to provide feedback on new product opportunities, market shifts, and client expectations.
• Represent Oakdoor at industry events, conferences, and customer visits.

• 7+ years of experience in B2B business development, account management, or commercial sales.
• Experience selling technical, hardware, IT or security products/services.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM, PRM, and partner enablement platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• You must be eligible or already hold UK Security Clearance.

• You will consistently drive growth, build trust and deliver high-quality commercial outcomes for Oakdoor.
• You will meet or exceed sales targets through effective opportunity management, negotiation, and deal conversion.
• You will deliver clear, competitive proposals on time and negotiate effectively while protecting Oakdoor’s commercial interests.

We offer the opportunity to work on purposeful projects with incredible people, competitive salary, pension and bonus scheme, clear pathways to progression, and a thriving learning culture. Benefits include:

• Consistent training, development, and career progression
• Flexible healthcare plans for you and your family
• Competitive leave allowances
• Team events
• A range of culturally-led clubs to join, from music to film, yoga to podcasts

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals.