CISO Sales Director

Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven CISO Sales Director to lead our strategic sales initiatives targeted at Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security leaders. This role is ideal for a sales leader with deep cybersecurity expertise and a strong network within the enterprise CISO community. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, building trusted client relationships, and delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions that address evolving threat landscapes.
Key Responsibilities :
Sales Leadership : Lead the end-to-end sales process focused on CISO-level engagements, from prospecting and solution development to contract negotiation and closing.
Client Engagement: Develop deep, trusted relationships with CISOs and senior security stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and cybersecurity pain points.
Strategic Targeting: Build and execute a sales strategy targeting major listed 1000 and high-value enterprise clients across verticals.
Thought Leadership: Represent the company at industry events, panels, and webinars to establish presence and thought leadership in the cybersecurity space.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure client needs are fully understood and met.
Pipeline Management: Own the sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and ensure CRM data accuracy and timely reporting.
Team Building: Mentor junior sales staff and help scale the sales team as the organization grows.
Requirements :
7+ years of enterprise sales experience in cybersecurity or related B2B technology.
Proven success selling to CISOs and security decision-makers.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threats, and solutions (e.g., XDR, SIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, etc.).
Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, long-cycle sales processes.
Existing network of CISO relationships is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced technical degree a plus.
Preferred Qualities :
Passion for cybersecurity and emerging tech.
Strategic mindset with a strong bias for action.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Familiarity with compliance/regulations (NIST, ISO, GDPR, etc.).
Why Join Us :
Competitive compensation and commission structure
High-growth cybersecurity company with innovative solutions
Opportunity to shape go-to-market strategy and work with top-tier clients
Collaborative, mission-driven culture