Account Director

About SSSAbsolute IT are proud to be partnering with SSS – one of New Zealand’s leading cybersecurity specialists trusted by central and local government, enterprise, and high-growth organisations to design and deliver managed security services tailored for Kiwi businesses.About the RoleSSS are expanding their footprint in Auckland and have created a new Account Director role to lead this growth. This is a unique opportunity to get in early and help shape the Auckland presence, building out the team and driving commercial success. Initially a sole-charge role, you’ll need to be hands-on while also thinking strategically, with a strong track record in cybersecurity managed services sales and securing new logos, with hiring of a team to report into you to follow. This role is focused on commercial enterprise clients, so a deep understanding of enterprise sales is essential.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesEstablish and grow SSS’s presence in the Auckland commercial enterprise marketDrive new business acquisition and build long-term client relationshipsDevelop and execute go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity managed servicesLead sales conversations and secure new logos across enterprise clientsCollaborate with internal teams to shape future capability and delivery in AucklandManage end-to-end sales processes, including proposals, contracts, and reportingSkills & Experience RequiredProven success in cybersecurity managed services sales to commercial enterprise clientsStrong understanding of go-to-market strategy and new business developmentExperience in a sales leadership or sales management roleAbility to operate independently while building a regional presenceStrategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilityExcellent relationship-building and influencing skills across senior stakeholdersHow to Apply Apply with your CV and cover letter. For more information, contact Ben Dickson at ben.dickson@absoluteit.co.nz. Reference number: 143545.Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.