Security Solutions Sales Specialist

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Matric plus bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in solution selling or technical consulting within the IT/Cybersecurity sector.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH) and/or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft Security) are advantageous.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving customer success.
  • Strong background in cybersecurity technologies (e.g., endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, identity & access management, threat detection & response, etc.).
  • Ability to conduct compelling technical demonstrations and articulate the business impact of solutions.
  • Proven experience in a solution-selling or pre-sales role within IT or cybersecurity.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into business value for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct technical demonstrations and presentations of cybersecurity products and solutions to prospective and existing customers.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges, security posture, and compliance requirements, positioning solutions that deliver measurable value.
  • Partner with internal technical and sales teams to design and present tailored solution proposals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers, translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-oriented outcomes.
  • Drive customer engagement through workshops, proof of concepts (POCs), and solution deep dives.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across technical, operational, and executive levels.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
  • Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets, pipeline development, and revenue objectives

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1507011
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned