Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager - Financial Services & Insurance

Location: Manchester, London, Cheltenham - hybrid

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to spearhead the growth of our business in our Financial Services & Insurance Vertical. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex deals and working with high-profile clients, while leading the charge on larger, more complex business initiatives. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with exceptional negotiation skills, a strong network, and a keen understanding of market dynamics. If you thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment and are ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and pursuit of high-value business opportunities in target markets.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and high-profile clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their business needs and objectives.
• Formulate and execute strategic business development plans to secure large, complex deals with significant revenue potential.
• Oversee the entire deal lifecycle, from lead generation to closure and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Work with Sales Development Representatives to build outreach plans and support their development.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to shape business strategies and support organisational growth.
• Present business proposals and high-level presentations to C-suite executives, boards and other senior-level stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, economic shifts and regulatory changes to anticipate and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
• Track and report on sales metrics, business performance and market penetration, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable business development or senior sales experience within the Cybersecurity industry.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to close complex deals.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, particularly at senior management or C-suite level.
• Proven track record of managing large deals and building long-term client partnerships.
• Advanced knowledge of CRM systems and business development software tools.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers
• Working as One NCC
• Always Learning
• Being Inclusive and Respectful
• Delivering Brilliantly

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.