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The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity, with a specific focus on Managed Security (SOC/MDR) services.\nYou will be key to the success of:\nGo to market strategy for the UK: Help define and implement the sales strategy for the UK market in line with the overall Airbus Protect strategy and priorities\nExpand portfolio of external clients: identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities within the aeronautical, CNI and defence industries leveraging existing and developing new networks\nClient Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers (C-level, CIOs, CISOs) by positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.\nSales Cycle Management: Drive the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing, by providing a consultative and solution-oriented approach.\nMarket Analysis: Supporting the Strategy team in conducting continuous competitive and technological intelligence assessments to identify new trends, emerging threats, and market opportunities.\nReporting: Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide reliable revenue forecasts to management using our CRM (SalesForce).\nInternal Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and Business Units’ teams to ensure strategic alignment and customer satisfaction.\nExperience required:\nYou have a business school or university degree in Management or IT-related topics\nYou have between 5 and 10 years experience in sales experience in the cybersecurity domain, preferably incorporating Managed Security (SOC/MDR) Services\nYou have built a good network within the cybersecurity industry either in CNI, Defence or aeronautical industries\nYou have good knowledge and/or experience with the following :\nDevelopment of key accounts\nComplex Sales Cycles\nGood IT knowledge and proven experience of exploiting Artificial Intelligence tools\nExperience of working with international teams\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success.\nMandatory Requirement:\nThis position requires a security clearance or eligibility for a clearance issued by recognized authorities (UK vetting checks may apply).\nWe need someone who has/is:\nYou have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and are able to articulate your ideas in a concise and convincing manner\nYou are autonomous, curious, proactive and rigorous, with great attention to detail;\nYou have a consultative approach to architecting solutions to prospective customer problems ;\nYou know how to adapt to different situations whilst maintaining a very structured and organised approach;\nYou are a Team player, keen to share your knowledge and work collaboratively within a fairly small team,\nFluent in English (verbal and written).\nWhat’s in it for you…\nJoining Airbus Protect with:\nA close and caring management\nA dynamic work environment and innovative projects\nA career path adapted to your aspirations\nA community of recognised experts\nAn opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR.) projects\nA complete training catalogue\nGreat benefits:\n25 days holiday\nHybrid working\nFlexi time\nOption to purchase holidays\nGenerous pension scheme\nEligibility to benefit from a Company profit-sharing scheme\nShare options\nAccess to a benefits platform offering car leasing, family health plans, dental plan, shopping discounts and much more …\nAIRBUS PROTECT\nAirbus PROTECT brings together experts in risk analysis and management in the fields of safety, cybersecurity and sustainability. We deliver expertise to our own group, Airbus, for whom we act as a privileged partner, and to external clients.\nWith over 1,800 experienced professionals based in France, UK, Germany and Belgium, we service large-scale contracts with companies such as critical infrastructures (CNI), other industries and public institutions.\nOur positioning and strategy enable us to meet the highest standards of the market and to meet the challenges of tomorrow as a team...\nJoin the AIRBUS PROTECT journey...\n#JobAPUK\n#SupportFunctionAP\n#5to10YearsExp\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Protect LimitedContract Type:\nPermanentExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nSales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. 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