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Senior/Manager- Cybersecurity Sales Executive (Malaysia Market)

Hiredly X

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This job is for a Senior Cybersecurity Sales Executive in Malaysia. You might like this job because you'll connect with local businesses, present security solutions, and help protect clients from cyber threats while growing your sales career in a vital industry!

RM 7K - RM 15K

Damansara, Selangor

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Cybersecurity Sales Executive to drive business growth within the Malaysian market. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer‑focused, and well-versed in selling IT or cybersecurity solutions to enterprises, SMEs, and government-linked organizations in Malaysia.

You will play a key role in expanding our footprint across Klang Valley and wider regions, engaging with local clients, partners, and distributors to deliver impactful cybersecurity solutions tailored to Malaysian business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and acquire new business opportunities across Malaysia (SMEs, enterprises, and government sectors).

Conduct sales presentations, solution briefings, and demos for decision-makers including CIOs, CISOs, IT Managers, and procurement teams.

Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable cybersecurity solutions (e.g., endpoint security, SOC/SIEM, cloud security, penetration testing, compliance services).

Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.

Work closely with pre‑sales engineers to deliver proposals, technical write-ups, and proof-of-concepts.

Maintain strong knowledge of Malaysia’s cybersecurity trends, threat landscape, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., PDPA, Bank Negara Malaysia RMiT).

Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, system integrators, channel partners, and vendors in the local ecosystem.

Prepare accurate sales forecasts and monthly performance reports.

Participate in local industry events, webinars, and cybersecurity conferences as a company representative.


Job Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Experience in IT solution sales or cybersecurity sales within the Malaysian market.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals such as firewalls, endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, SOC/SIEM, threat detection, etc.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to engage with C-level and technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive, target-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Familiar with Malaysian business culture, procurement cycles, and local customer expectations.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Experience selling solutions from vendors such as CrowdStrike, Netskope, Mimecast, or equivalent.
  • Existing network of contacts in Malaysian enterprises, financial institutions, GLCs, or government agencies.
  • Knowledge of PDPA, ISO 27001, NIST, and Bank Negara RMiT guidelines.
  • Familiarity with tender processes (GOV/GLO/enterprise).

What We Offer

  • Attractive basic salary + high commission scheme (RM performance-based).
  • Career progression opportunities in a fast-growing cybersecurity market.
  • Product training, sales coaching, and certifications.
  • Flexible, dynamic working environment based in Malaysia.
  • Opportunity to work with leading global cybersecurity technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance
IT Sales
Sales
Sales Management
Business Development
Business To Business

Additional Info

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Career Level

Senior Executive

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