Ankura · 1 day ago
Senior Managing Director, Data & Technology, Cybersecurity & Privacy Global Sales
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. The Global Sales Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Senior Managing Director is an executive level position that leads global sales activities for the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice, focusing on business development opportunities and revenue generation while managing a team of sales professionals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as senior level leader for all global sales activities to include strategy development and execution, key performance indicators/metrics, and strategic account management
Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $4 - $5 million+ annually
Lead and manage a team of sales professionals responsible for driving growth across all practice service lines and geographical regions
Collaborate with senior practitioners to develop and implement go to market strategies related to driving revenue growth
Develop new Cybersecurity revenue opportunities for Ankura. The primary target markets for this activity are C-suite executives and leaders within organizations
Build relationships and engage in activities designed to generate qualified leads, which will then be worked on in collaboration with Ankura practitioners
High Performing Teams & People – Leverage the collective through strong teaming and collaboration; continuously develop self and others
Enduring Success – Lead by example and embody Ankura’s core values; act in the best long-term interests of Ankura; enhance Ankura’s brand and give back in our communities
Smart Growth – Develop client relationships, grow our capabilities, and leverage the firm’s collective expertise to win in the marketplace and to serve our clients ever-changing needs
Quality Client Execution and Profitability – Consistently deliver high-quality and profitable work that achieves optimal client and project outcomes; achieve utilization goals
High Impact Innovation – Build and sustain leading practices and operations by anticipating future and constantly innovating to stay ahead of our clients and our competitors
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant business development work experience selling consulting services to target markets within the Cybersecurity industry
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Proven revenue generation of $4MM to $5MM per year in consulting and/or professional services
The candidate will possess a strong personal brand and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings
Highly motivated, meticulous and energetic individual willing to work within in a team structure
Close attention to detail, including careful record keeping with regard to all sales activity
Preferred
Advanced degrees, such as JD or MBA, are a plus
Experience working in either law firms or consulting firms is a plus, but also not required
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (11)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
2025-11-03
Business Recorder
2025-09-19
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