Executive Protection Practice Lead

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive protection partners and internal teams, offering expert guidance on the intersection of physical and digital threat landscapes.
• Champion the voice of the Executive Protection  partner and end client, ensuring their priorities influence product development, service design, and go-to-market strategies.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive protection firms, advisors, and security leads—positioning BlackCloak as a critical extension of their protection toolkit.
• Lead tailored demonstrations and consultations with prospective and existing partners, collaborating closely with Strategic Sales to implement high-impact solutions.
• Represent BlackCloak as a thought leader through conference participation, webinars, published content, and analyst engagements—elevating our brand within the EP and security communities.
• Engage actively in executive protection industry associations, forums, and events to promote collaboration and stay ahead of emerging trends.
• Support client delivery teams by providing specialized expertise during key partner and client engagements to drive trust and long-term value.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to relay partner feedback, assess new features, and guide usability improvements to better align with the needs of field teams and protectees.
• Contribute strategic input to service innovation and roadmap planning to ensure offerings remain discreet, relevant, and ahead of market expectations.
• Cultivate a robust network of executive protection, cybersecurity, and threat intelligence professionals to broaden BlackCloak’s reach and credibility.
• Partner with Business Development and company leadership to identify new growth opportunities, refine our partner engagement model, and expand service offerings.
• Jump in alongside teams when needed—whether that means problem-solving in the field, assisting with onboarding, or addressing an urgent partner need.
• Willingness to pursue industry certifications or training to deepen your knowledge of executive protection, cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Travel up to 50% to meet with partners, attend events, and support key client relationships across the U.S. and internationally.

What you need to be successful

• 15+ years of experience in the security industry, with a strong understanding of executive protection, cybersecurity, or adjacent domains.
• Exceptional presence and communication skills, with confidence presenting to and engaging with diverse audiences—from field teams to Fortune 500 boardrooms.
• Proven experience working directly with C-suite executives, including independently developing presentations, shaping strategic conversations, and guiding decision-making.
• Highly proactive and self-directed, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive cross-functional collaboration under tight timelines.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven judgment, with the ability to make fast, informed decisions in dynamic situations.
• Excellent influencing skills; able to unify internal teams and external partners around shared objectives—without relying on formal authority.
• Deep curiosity and a passion for continuous learning—whether exploring new technologies, building new relationships, or entering new markets.A collaborative mindset and comfort engaging in healthy, respectful debate to refine ideas and align on a shared vision.