Senior Sales Specialist- Cybersecurity

TELUS•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join TELUS and elevate the customer experience with a world-class suite of security capabilities tailored to the evolving needs of businesses across Canada. With over 20 years of experience managing critical infrastructure, we’re trusted by some of Canada’s largest enterprises. Now, we’re seeking an accomplished professional to help us grow and expand in the competitive Atlantic & Central Canada market. This is hybrid role where you will be asked to be in office two to three days a week, with limited travel outside of your hub. As a Senior Cybersecurity Sales Specialist, you’ll be at the center of innovation, driving change and delivering results that matter. Your consultative approach will help clients see beyond technology and understand how cybersecurity is the key to unlocking their potential. This isn’t just another sales role—it’s an opportunity to join a team that’s making a real difference. At TELUS, we believe in teamwork, innovation, and challenging the status quo. We’re obsessed with winning high-margin business by delivering transformative ideas to our clients. We are looking for a highly technical individual with solid business acumen and experience interacting with both technical teams and executives.

Requirements

5-7 years managing large, complex accounts in the cybersecurity industry.
Proven sales expertise in Mid-Market/Enterprise/Public Sector accounts
Consultative selling, executive engagement, and a knack for translating technical requirements into business value
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and solutions like Managed Detection & Response, Incident Response, and IAM
Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will on a regular basis interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in French is an asset, but not required
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with senior executives (CIO, CISO, CEO, CFO) to understand their goals and challenges
Lead cybersecurity posture assessments to identify risks and opportunities
Position TELUS as a strategic advisor, showcasing how our solutions drive business transformation
Own and grow Cybersecurity accounts in Atlantic and Central Canada's Public Sector and Enterprise segments
Collaborate with high-performing field account teams to uncover new opportunities
Deliver compelling presentations and tailored solutions to meet client needs
Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing deals
Lead RFP responses and contract negotiations with precision
Navigate procurement processes to maximize market potential, especially in public sector accounts
Identify areas where TELUS Security can add value and address specific business needs
Focus on consulting, outsourcing, staff augmentation, and managed services
Demonstrate ROI and business impact to executive stakeholders
Partner with internal teams (Sales Executives, Solution Architects, Product Management) to deliver exceptional results
Represent TELUS as a trusted brand ambassador in the cybersecurity space