Trainee Cybersecurity Executive
A fast-growing cybersecurity business is building out its next generation of sales talent and looking for ambitious people who want a genuine long-term career path. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who’s commercially minded, confident speaking with people, and motivated by progression and earning potential.
Role Overview:
- Location: Glasgow City Centre (office-based initially, moving to hybrid after training)
- Package: £30,000–£40,000 base salary + £24,000 OTE uncapped commission
- Industry: Cybersecurity / Technology Sales
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Building relationships with prospective business clients across the cybersecurity space
- Speaking with senior decision-makers to understand business challenges and requirements
- Learning how cybersecurity solutions support organisations and reduce risk
- Managing outbound sales activity including calls, emails, and lead generation
- Working closely with experienced sales professionals and mentors during your training period
- Attending industry events and UK cybersecurity conferences
- Developing commercial awareness and progressing through a clearly structured sales pathway
- Consistently working towards performance and development goals
Main Skills Needed:
- Strong communication skills with a professional and articulate approach
- Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders over the phone
- Commercial awareness and curiosity about how businesses operate
- Resilience, self-motivation, and a positive attitude towards learning
- Comfortable working in a target-driven environment
- Ability to build rapport and develop relationships naturally
- Previous experience in hospitality, retail, fundraising, customer service, sport, or sales is highly transferable
- No previous cybersecurity experience required
What’s in It for You:
- Structured progression from Trainee through to Enterprise Account Manager
- Full sales training and industry-recognised cybersecurity training
- Uncapped commission with accelerators for high performance
- Hybrid working available after the trainee period
- Private healthcare package
- Opportunity to attend leading UK cybersecurity conferences and events
- Clear investment in your long-term development and career growth
- High-earning potential in one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech
Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.
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