Cybersecurity Business Group Director
Accenture
Calgary, AB-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Full time
- Published on October 30th, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
We are:
We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.
You are:
A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You know - and have business development phases of a sales cycle, including account development, opportunity identification, relationship development, and qualification by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. Your focus is on development of Security opportunities. You develop primary relationships with key Accenture account personnel, most significantly client account leads (CALs), to identify opportunities to solve client pain points and growth objectives utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging Identity Access Management. Additionally, you will support the account personnel in building relationships with key buyers through bringing business and technical expertise to business development conversations.
The work:
· Identify complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs and network-oriented solutions
· Create differentiated opportunities based on Security offerings and joint go-to-market plays developed through Accenture Security.
· Interact with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determine pursuit strategies, develop client contact plans and relationships, and apply industry-leading Security transformation and operations strategies and practices.
· Prospects new opportunities proactively through client account leads and direct client contact
· Focuses on progression of new opportunities to rapid qualification and advancement to Stage 2B (priced proposal)
· This job requires frequent travel, applicants should be able to travel Monday-Thursday every week as needed.
Here’s what you need:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of Business Development in the professional services space - specifically Security Services including Identity Access Management and other Security Related Services.
- Minimum of 5 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $8M+
- English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi-national teams where English is the common language across our Global Enterprise. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking multi-national teams, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement
Bonus points if you have:
- Previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing Security.
- Experience working within Security customers.
- Selling the latest in Identity Access Management - Ping - Sailpoint - Cyberark
- Experience with C-Level client relationship building and relationship management.
- Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.
- Ability to discuss network modernization and operations “on the fly” with VP+ clients and working level technical resources
- Experience working with ecosystem partners and hyperscalers
- High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character
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, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired in British Columbia as set forth below.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Columbia $119,700 to $278,100
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