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Cybersecurity Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist

Accenture · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
HybridEngineering$70k–$155k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Accenture Security is one of the fastest growing areas of our business, and our global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice is at the heart of how we help clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from the most consequential cyber incidents. We deliver around-the-clock incident response services to our expanding portfolio of enterprise customers across the globe, providing expertise to multinational clients and shaping thought leadership inside and outside the firm.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted client relationships that transform how clients experience cybersecurity response partnership and long-term risk management.
  • Design, set up, and refine the sales cycle process and post-close engagement model, ensuring every stage from Stage 0 through renewal runs seamlessly.
  • Work with internal sales, delivery, and technical teams—as well as client stakeholders—to create standout client experiences.
  • Develop strong relationships across internal client teams and clients and earn the trust of key decision makers, technical leads, and executive sponsors.
  • Support broader sales efforts when needed—including proposals, pursuits, and pipeline development across the team.
  • Liaise between client, sales, and delivery teams; manage pipeline cadence, proposal development, opportunity tracking, stakeholder communication, and CRM hygiene.
  • Drive client success operations: onboarding coordination, QBR preparation, account health monitoring, renewal/expansion pipeline, reporting, and continuous relationship improvement.
  • Continue to grow your knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, client industry dynamics, and consultative sales best practices.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in sales with strong communications skills and executive presence.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the Cybersecurity field.
  • Highly organized with at least 3 years of strong project management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Preferred Qualifications

  • External client-facing consulting experience.
  • Dashboard, metrics, and reporting skills.
  • A strong ability to navigate Accenture Corporate SoPs.

Pay

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The following are annual salary ranges for this role by location:

  • California: $70,350 to $154,800
  • Cleveland: $59,100 to $123,800
  • Colorado: $63,800 to $133,700
  • District of Columbia: $68,000 to $142,400
  • Illinois: $59,100 to $133,700
  • Maine: $54,400 to $113,900
  • Maryland: $63,800 to $133,700
  • Massachusetts: $63,800 to $142,400
  • Minnesota: $63,800 to $133,700
  • New York: $66,300 to $154,800
  • New Jersey: $68,000 to $154,800
  • Virginia: $59,100 to $142,400
  • Washington: $80,200 to $142,400

Benefits

Accenture offers a market-competitive suite of benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
  • A 401(k) plan.
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here.

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