Cyber Security Sales Specialist
Why WWT? World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise, and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build, and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust, and creating a great place to work for all.
About the role
World Wide Technology, Inc. has an opportunity available for a Security Sales Advisor to join our Security Sales team, working with Fortune 1000 customers in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. As such, you will partner effectively with core and cross-functional teams within WWT to formulate and drive an all-encompassing strategy from an idea to a business outcome. This position will focus on achieving goals by selling World Wide Technology's suite of Security products and services through multiple OEMs. Candidates with experience selling Enterprise Strategic projects are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Focus on profitable revenue generation in security products and services with large customer clientele.
- Experience with major cybersecurity OEMs (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Tanium, Zscaler, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto Networks) preferred.
- Expand WWT’s presence by driving relevance to customer’s key business objectives.
- Professional networking to build relationships with C-level executives and decision-making managers at targeted clients.
- Maintain client and OEM relationships, creating value for client accounts from idea to outcome.
- Lead the selling strategy by creating short- and long-term plans based on research and a deep understanding of business and technology trends.
- Determine the optimal (and appropriate) coverage model across all teams and organizations within WWT.
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge in one or more of the following cybersecurity areas: security architecture, cloud security, risk management, compliance, security governance, networks, protocols, threat management, change management, vulnerability management, and overall cybersecurity best practices.
- Develop enablement material for marketing efforts, including creation of articles, quality presentations, videos, and other forms of media.
- Required certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC (at least one or comparable skills and experience).
- Demonstrable experience as a project or task lead and working with professionals across organizations.
- Broad subject-matter experience and ability to field discussions across the spectrum of cybersecurity, whether technical or strategic.
- Demonstrated success executing across multiple initiatives, exceptional time management skills, and comfort navigating uncertainty.
- Knowledge of various industry and government strategies and standards in privacy and cybersecurity.
- Extensive ability to perform concurrent tasks in complex environments under adjusting priorities.
- Ability to communicate and modify approach, language, and style to different audiences.
Qualifications
- 4-year degree or appropriate level of experience.
- 15+ years of Cyber Security Experience.
- Experience in Sales, Pre-Sales, or Consulting.
- Industry or OEM Certifications.
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
- Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring.
- Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.