This role in plain English
- What it is
- Graduate role. A permanent or fixed-term job aimed at people who have just finished a degree.
- What you get paid
- £36,000 per year, plus commission
- Where you work
- You work at White City, London.
- Hours and contract
- Full time. Full time, office-based. Permanent, full-time.
- Experience needed
- No previous work experience is needed. Training is given.
- Qualification you gain
- Degree in any subject, or equivalent practical experience
Can you apply?
Check these before you start. You do not need to be a perfect match to apply.
- You are 18+Age eligibility set by the employer.
- Undergraduate degreeThis is the level of study the employer expects.
- No previous experience needed
- You have the right to work in the UKYou will be asked to show proof if you are offered the job.
- A degree in any subject, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence speaking with new people
- An interest in cybersecurity, technology or business
Key dates
Date advertised
5 August 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026
This opportunity has closed.
Start date
To be agreed
Agreed with the employer once you are offered the role.
Role overview
A growing cybersecurity company is looking for an ambitious Graduate Cyber Security Sales Executive to join its team in White City. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to begin a career in technology sales. You will receive training in cybersecurity products, business development and account management while working directly with prospective customers and senior decision-makers. Previous cybersecurity experience is not required. The company is looking for someone who communicates confidently, enjoys building relationships and is motivated by achieving commercial targets.
What you will do
- Identify businesses that may benefit from the company's cybersecurity products and services
- Research prospective customers, industries and market opportunities
- Contact potential clients by telephone, email and LinkedIn
- Arrange meetings and product demonstrations
- Speak with business owners, IT teams and cybersecurity professionals
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions
- Explain technical products in clear and accessible language
- Build and manage a pipeline of sales opportunities
- Prepare presentations, proposals and commercial documents
- Maintain accurate records using the company's customer relationship management system
- Work towards individual and team sales targets
- Attend networking events, conferences and industry exhibitions
- Support new customers through the onboarding process
- Develop long-term relationships with clients and commercial partners
Who they are looking for
This role may be suitable for you if you have a degree in any subject or equivalent practical experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, confidence speaking with new people, an interest in cybersecurity, technology or business, good organisation and time-management skills, the ability to listen and understand customer needs, a professional approach to telephone, email and face-to-face communication, resilience and the confidence to handle rejection, an interest in working towards sales targets, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience gained through university societies, internships, retail, hospitality, fundraising, customer service or volunteering will be considered.
What you must have
- A degree in any subject, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence speaking with new people
- An interest in cybersecurity, technology or business
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to listen and understand customer needs
- A professional approach to telephone, email and face-to-face communication
- Resilience and the confidence to handle rejection
- An interest in working towards sales targets
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to have
- Business-to-business sales
- Technology or software sales
- Cybersecurity or information technology
- Account management
- Telephone-based customer outreach
- LinkedIn prospecting
- Customer relationship management systems
- Presentations or public speaking
- Networking and business events
Training and progression
- Cybersecurity products and terminology
- Common cyber threats and business risks
- Business development and lead generation
- Consultative selling
- Product demonstrations
- Account management
- Proposal writing and commercial negotiation
- Customer relationship management systems
What you get
- Starting salary of £36,000 per year
- Commission based on sales performance
- Structured sales and cybersecurity training
- Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences
- Direct experience working with technology specialists and business leaders
- Clear progression into account management, business development or senior sales roles
- Office-based working environment in White City, London
How to apply
- You will need to send a current CV
- Include a short statement explaining your interest in cybersecurity sales
- Provide details of any relevant experience in sales, customer service, technology, fundraising or business development
- Applications are welcomed from graduates and early careers candidates from all backgrounds
- Selection will be based on potential, communication skills, commercial awareness and willingness to learn
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
The company welcomes applications from graduates and early careers candidates from all backgrounds. Tell us in your application about any support or reasonable adjustments you may need. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.
About A growing cybersecurity company
A growing cybersecurity company based in White City, London, providing products and services that help organisations protect themselves from cyber threats.