Business Development Manager jobs in United Kingdom

CyberEdBoard is the premier members-only community for executives and thought leaders in information security, cybersecurity, and information technology. Members gain access to an exclusive platform that promotes peer-to-peer networking, executive education, leadership development, and global knowledge sharing.

Executive members leverage the CyberEdBoard platform to enhance their professional brand visibility, create and exchange member-exclusive resources, obtain accredited education, participate in the executive mentor marketplace, and connect seamlessly with senior security peers around the world.

We are seeking an Executive Membership Sales Manager to drive sustainable growth of the CyberEdBoard executive community. In this strategic role, you will identify, engage, and recruit new members—primarily C-suite cybersecurity executives and senior-level security leaders across the globe. Your work will directly support community expansion, revenue goals, and the overall strength of our member ecosystem.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across marketing, editorial, events, and product to shape outreach strategies, refine messaging, and support initiatives that attract and retain high-value members. This role is ideal for a consultative seller who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Developing a deep understanding of CyberEdBoard’s value proposition and establishing a strong working knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape to elevate conversations with prospective members.

Targeting and engaging cybersecurity executives to identify, qualify, and convert prospective members.

Executing multi-channel outreach strategies—including personalized email, LinkedIn engagement, warm introductions, networking, and participation in industry events—to generate discovery meetings.

Managing the full member acquisition cycle: market research, prospecting, lead nurturing, discovery conversations, solution-based pitching, contract negotiations, and application processing.

Collaborating with Marketing and Content teams to influence strategic initiatives that attract prospective members and drive engagement across target audiences.

Meeting and exceeding KPIs and performance outcomes in alignment with membership growth goals.

Building, strengthening, and maintaining positive relationships with existing members to identify opportunities for increased engagement and long-term value.

• 3–7+ years of experience selling services or other subjective/value-based offerings, ideally within a membership or subscription-based model.
• Experience in member acquisition or consultative sales, with a history of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Prior experience selling direct-to-member (member-paid) offerings rather than sponsor-funded membership models.
• Demonstrated ability to sell to and build relationships with C-level and senior technology executives; strong executive presence is essential.
• Highly resourceful, inquisitive, and analytical, with a demonstrated ability to dig into customer needs and apply a consultative, value-driven sales approach.
• Strong outbound prospecting capability, including effective cold and warm outreach across email, social channels, events, and industry networks.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to marketing or content strategies that support member engagement and acquisition.
• Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Independent thinker with a solution-oriented mindset, able to operate autonomously and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience with a B2B membership, association, or executive community program.
• Familiarity with the cybersecurity or broader enterprise technology ecosystem (highly preferred, but not required).
• Experience working with or around B2B events, executive communities, or thought-leadership programs.
• High-growth, global organization with clear momentum and market leadership.
• Collaborative team of innovative thinkers and creative professionals.
• Supportive culture that values autonomy and excellence.
• Continuous learning and professional development.

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💰Base Salary of £35,000-£65,000 (dependent on location & experience level) + uncapped commission