Accenture

Cybersecurity Business Operations & Sales Support Lead

Accenture$132K — $271K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of enterprise sales experience in cybersecurity services, particularly incident response and readiness.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in complex sales environments.
  • Experience leading RFP responses and managing high-stakes commercial negotiations.
  • Proficiency in using enterprise CRM and pipeline management systems.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory impacts on cybersecurity investments in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the Cyber Readiness, Recovery & Response sales pipeline across North America, driving revenue accountability.
  • Lead RFP responses by collaborating with various internal teams to create competitive proposals.
  • Manage entire opportunity lifecycle from initial qualification to closing, engaging necessary resources during each phase.
  • Utilize internal sales platforms to track and manage pipeline health, ensuring accurate reporting to leadership.
  • Develop relationships with Accenture Security MDs and alliance teams to co-create sales opportunities.
  • Engage senior client stakeholders to assess their cybersecurity readiness and propose relevant solutions.
  • Maintain market awareness to accurately position Accenture’s offerings in competitive pursuits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
Full Job Description
You Are:

A seasoned cybersecurity sales leader with a proven track record driving revenue growth in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments. You understand the cyber incident response and readiness market inside and out - from retainer structures and tabletop exercises to breach simulation and recovery planning. You are equally comfortable engaging CISOs in a boardroom and navigating Accenture's internal sales platforms to manage a high-velocity pipeline.

You thrive in a matrixed organization, building relationships across account teams, industry leads, and alliance partners to develop and close opportunities. You bring discipline to pipeline management and forecasting, and you communicate with clarity to both technical and executive audiences.

The Work:

Sales & Pipeline Management
  • Own and manage the Cyber Readiness, Recovery & Response sales pipeline across NA (US, Canada, and LATAM), with direct accountability for revenue targets and forecast accuracy
  • Lead and coordinate RFP responses, working with capability teams, solution architects, pricing, and legal to develop competitive proposals
  • Manage the full opportunity lifecycle from qualification through close, ensuring appropriate resources are engaged at each stage
  • Utilize Accenture's internal sales platforms - MMP, MMS, and MME - to track opportunities, manage pipeline health, and provide timely reporting to practice leadership


Internal Networking & Opportunity Development
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Accenture Security MDs, account executives, industry leads, and alliance teams across NA to identify and co-develop sales opportunities
  • Engage regularly with Accenture's internal security community to stay current on portfolio developments, active pursuits, and areas where Readiness, Recovery & Response services can complement existing client engagements
  • Understand how Cyber Readiness, Recovery & Response services support and extend Accenture's managed security offerings - including MxDR and related capabilities - and communicate that value clearly in client and internal conversations
  • Participate in internal practice forums, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning sessions to represent the Readiness, Recovery & Response offering

Client Engagement
  • Engage senior client stakeholders - including CISOs, CIOs, and risk executives - to understand their cyber readiness posture and present relevant Accenture solutions
  • Develop and deliver clear, accurate proposals and presentations that align Accenture's Readiness, Recovery & Response capabilities to client risk priorities and business requirements
  • Work with delivery leads and subject matter experts to ensure proposed solutions are technically sound and deliverable within agreed commercial parameters
  • Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape across NA markets to appropriately position Accenture's offerings during pursuits

Market Coverage & Reporting
  • Maintain consistent coverage across the US, Canada, and LATAM markets, adapting approach to reflect regional differences in regulatory environment, client maturity, and buying behavior
  • Provide regular pipeline and forecast updates to practice leadership, escalating risks or resource needs in a timely manner
  • Support the development of NA go-to-market plans in coordination with practice and geographic leadership


Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need:

At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in:

Sales
  • Enterprise sales with a demonstrated track record in cybersecurity services including incident response, readiness, or security consulting
  • Consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in multi-stakeholder enterprise environments
  • Leading RFP responses and managing complex commercial negotiations through to close
  • Proficiency with enterprise CRM and pipeline management platforms

Domain Knowledge
  • Understanding of the cyber incident response and readiness market, including IR retainers, tabletop exercises, breach simulation, and recovery planning services
  • Working knowledge of how readiness services relate to and complement managed security capabilities such as MxDR, MDR, and SOC services
  • Familiarity with the regulatory and compliance factors shaping cybersecurity investment across NA markets
  • Awareness of other Accenture Security capabilities - including identity, cloud security, OT security, and threat intelligence - sufficient to recognize cross-sell and teaming opportunities

Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to build and sustain productive working relationships across a large, matrixed organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to both technical and executive audiences
  • Organized and disciplined in pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity documentation
  • Capable of managing multiple active pursuits simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
  • Multilingual capability is an asset, particularly Spanish or Portuguese for LATAM market coverage


Bonus Points If:
  • You have team lead or practice management experience
  • You have external client-facing consulting experience in a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm
  • You hold relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
  • You have experience selling or delivering within Accenture's managed security or MxDR ecosystem


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $271,000
Cleveland $122,700 to $216,800
Colorado $132,500 to $234,100
District of Columbia $141,100 to $249,300
Illinois $122,700 to $234,100
Maine $112,900 to $199,500
Maryland $132,500 to $234,100
Massachusetts $132,500 to $249,300
Minnesota $132,500 to $234,100
New York $122,700 to $271,000
New Jersey $141,100 to $271,000
Virginia $122,700 to $249,300
Washington $141,100 to $249,300

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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