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Sales Business Development Executive (CyberSecurity)
Job summary
A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a high-performing direct-sales professional in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of specific cybersecurity sales experience and a proven ability to close substantial deals. Responsibilities include developing new business opportunities and engaging C-level decision-makers across Africa. The role demands a consultative approach to sales, exceptional presentation skills, and a valid driver’s license with willingness to travel. A network in the industry is a distinct advantage.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of direct cybersecurity sales experience with a proven track record.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop and close six- and seven-figure deals.
- Existing network of C-level/IT security contacts in South Africa and/or Africa.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- Engage with C-level and senior decision-makers.
- Deliver presentations and proof-of-value demonstrations.
Skills
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Prima Secure is a leading independent cybersecurity specialist delivering enterprise-grade protection to organisations across South Africa and the African continent. We partner with our clients using a consultative, NIST-aligned methodology to design and implement solutions that materially reduce cyber risk.
We are looking for a proven, high-performing direct-sales professional with a verifiable track record of winning new-logo business in the cybersecurity space. This is a classic “hunter” role focused exclusively on direct end-customer sales (no channel, distribution or reseller activity).
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, prospecting and closing business across Africa
Only people with proven cybersecurity direct sales experience will be considered for this role(Non Distribution)
- Proactively identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Build and maintain a robust, accurately forecasted sales pipeline
- Run consultative sales engagements structured around the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Engage and influence C-level and senior decision-makers (CEO, CFO, CIO, CISO, Head of IT, Procurement)
- Collaborate with internal technical pre-sales and solutions architects on proposals, POCs and RFPs
- Deliver compelling presentations, executive briefings and proof-of-value demonstrations
- Accurately maintain CRM (activity, pipeline, forecasting and closed-won documentation)
- Represent Prima Secure at industry events, conferences and client functions
- Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Minimum 3+ years of direct (end-customer) cybersecurity sales experience with a proven, referenceable track record of new business wins
- Demonstrated ability to independently prospect, develop and close six- and seven-figure deals
- Deep knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity solutions based on the NIST framework.
- Experience selling using a consultative approach.
- Consistent over-achievement of sales targets.
- Excellent presentation, communication and executive presence
- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle; willingness to travel domestically and into Africa when required
- Existing network of C-level/IT security contacts in South Africa and/or Africa is a distinct advantage
- Professional-level French (written and spoken) is highly advantageous.
- True hunter mentality with a relentless focus on new-logo acquisition
- Highly self-motivated, disciplined and able to operate autonomously
- Strong negotiator with a proven ability to close
- Impeccable professional image and business acumen
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