Senior Sales Specialist- Cybersecurity

Description

Prevent. Protect. Prevail.

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. We’re seeking an accomplished professional to help us grow and expand in the competitive Montreal market. This is a hybrid role where you will be in the office two to three days a week, with limited travel outside of Montreal.

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.

Why TELUS?

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.

What you’ll do

• Executive Engagement & Strategic Consultation: 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.
• Strategic Sales & Business Development: Own and grow Cybersecurity accounts in Quebec’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.
• Value Creation & Solution Consulting: 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-7 years managing large, complex accounts in the cybersecurity industry. Proven sales expertise in Mid-Market/Enterprise/Public Sector accounts.
• Skills: Consultative selling, executive engagement, and translating technical requirements into business value.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and solutions like Managed Detection & Response, Incident Response, and IAM.
• Language: Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will regularly interact in English with external parties and internal teams.
• Proficiency in French: Written and spoken required.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.

What you’ll get

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and wellness programs.
• TELUS Shares and Pension Plan.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Access to Premier Sales Organization (PSO) training and certification programs.
• Ongoing coaching from sales quality experts and leadership.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and solutions.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a career with the cybersecurity industry leader in a city as vibrant as Montreal, this is your chance. Join TELUS and help us shape the future of security. Bring your energy, drive, and expertise—we’ll provide the tools, support, and inspiration for you to succeed.

Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together!

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Salary Range: $116,000-$166,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: $70,000-120,000

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn’t match your expectations. We’re open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Technology Solutions

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

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Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.