Business Development Manager – Enterprise Sales UK

"Making the world a safer and more secure place."

It’s our mission, plain and simple. It drives everything we do – from research to client work to community involvement. And it unifies our global team into an elite force with integrity, fierce passion, and relentless creativity that doesn’t just “push the envelope” or “think outside the box.” We shred the envelope, crush the box, and we have fun doing it. We are always looking for people who share our mission to join us.

About IOActive: 

IOActive, a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, provides research-fueled security services across all industries. Our cutting-edge cybersecurity teams provide highly specialized technical and programmatic services including full-stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. IOActive brings a unique attacker’s perspective to every engagement to maximize cybersecurity investments and improve the security posture and operational resiliency of our clients. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations, including state of the art hardware hacking labs in Seattle, WA, Madrid, Spain and Cheltenham, UK.

Who you are:

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who can match our passion, drive, and commitment to excellence. If you love the challenge of hunting enterprise sales, excel at managing high-value accounts, and want to work with a team that’s shaping the future of cyber security, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll do: 

As our Business Development Manager, you’ll develop new business and take ownership of key enterprise accounts, building and maintaining relationships while driving revenue growth across the UK and EMEA. You’ll collaborate with our technical consultants, project managers, and wider services team to navigate complex sales cycles and deliver solutions that truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Acquiring new logos, managing and expanding enterprise accounts, becoming the trusted supplier of choice
• Owning a portfolio of clients, ensuring long-term growth and retention
• Planning strategic sales activities to optimize your pipeline and hit revenue targets
• Accurately forecasting business performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Developing and executing new business and account growth strategies, identifying new service opportunities
• Leading strategic sales calls, leveraging internal expertise to drive deals forward
• Preparing proposals, contracts, and RFP responses with precision and efficiency
• Delivering account reviews and pipeline updates to senior leadership
• Collaborating with internal teams to refine sales materials and messaging
• Keeping a well-structured, up-to-date CRM (because we all know how important that is!)

What you'll bring: 

• Experience: 5+ years in enterprise sales with a strong focus on account management and new business development
• Industry Knowledge: Background in cyber security services or complex technology sales (B2B)
• Sales Expertise: Proven ability to manage long, consultative sales cycles and close high-value deals
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience selling to C-level and senior decision-makers in large enterprises
• Strategic Thinking: Track record of developing and executing account penetration and expansion strategies
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to navigate complex deal structures and drive successful outcomes
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 

We’re looking for someone who’s not just an experienced business development manager, but a driven, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A bias to action, a proactive mindset, and a passion for cyber security will set you apart.

Compensation: £50k-£75k base salary, + ~1x OTE, depending on location, level and background

What We Offer 

🎯 A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security

💡 Access to world-class technical teams and research

🏆 A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation

💻 Flexibility—work remotely or from the office as needed

✈️ Opportunities for travel

💰 Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk!

Why IOActive:

We have over 25 years of experience that’s established and stable; yet high-growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high-profile, cutting edge space. We're one of “the good guys” doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.

IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. IOActive makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.