About The Opportunity ISMG has launched a pioneering CXO Advisory Practice (http://ismg.io/cxoadvisor)  focused on cybersecurity, and we're hiring a Strategic Sales Lead to drive client acquisition efforts. This is a high-impact, foundational role with a unique opportunity to build and scale a business from the ground up within a trusted global media and events organization. As our first sales hire, you'll not only grow business but also shape the go-to-market strategy, develop scalable sales operations, and build the future sales team as the practice expands. This role is ideal for a high-performing sales professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, experienced in consulting, staffing, executive search, or advisory services, looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new business build and make a true impact on the future of cybersecurity leadership. What You'll Do Business Development & Sales: + Drive net-new business development for executive cybersecurity consulting services (CXO advisory, fractional leadership, and strategic projects). + Build and actively manage a high-quality pipeline of enterprise and mid-market prospects. + Close complex, high-value consulting and service deals with CISOs, CIOs, and other cybersecurity decision-makers. + Develop tailored proposals that address clients’ unique security challenges. + Represent ISMG at top-tier cybersecurity industry events to build market visibility and relationships. Operational Strategy & Team Leadership: + Build and lead the Client Acquisition team – hiring, onboarding, and mentoring high-performing Account Executives. + Design and iterate the sales strategy, sales playbooks, and scalable processes to accelerate growth. + Establish and monitor key sales metrics, forecasts, and performance dashboards. + Collaborate closely with marketing, delivery, and executive teams to refine service offerings and align GTM plans. What You Bring + 5-7+ years of sales experience within consulting, staffing, executive search, professional services, advisory services, or similar high-touch fields. + Experience in and/or solid knowledge of cybersecurity and information technology industries, presence in the cybersecurity community is strongly preferred. + Demonstrated success selling high-value services with a consistent track record of exceeding quotas. + Strong executive presence and experience engaging with high-level technology leaders. + Outstanding relationship development and long-term account nurturing capabilities. + Proven experience hiring, managing, and scaling sales teams and infrastructure. + Strategic thinker who can influence positioning, pricing, and delivery models. + Bonus: experience as a founding sales contributor or launching sales teams within larger organizations. Why Join ISMG’s CXO Advisory Practice? + Shape a game-changing cybersecurity consulting practice backed by a global industry leader. + Fast-track to sales leadership with future long-term ownership opportunities. + Competitive base, uncapped commissions, and team-based incentives as you grow the organization. + Help solve mission-critical cybersecurity challenges at scale. If you’re ready to step into a transformative leadership role with enormous upside, we want to meet you! Visit ISMG.io/CXOAdvisor  (https://informationsecuritymediagroup.applytojob.com/CXOAdvisor) to learn more or apply now to get started. + In-office presence required 5 days/week. + Exact compensation varied based on skills and experience level. Powered by JazzHR