The Junior Sales Account Manager will build and nurture a portfolio of accounts, prospect and qualify leads, and manage the deal lifecycle from discovery to close for a leading cybersecurity firm.

• Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Attractive base salary + uncapped commission (Indicative: NGN 500,000 monthly base + 1.5% commission on a USD 750,000 annual target)

Talentsquare is a talent solutions and workforce architecture firm helping organizations across Africa build the talent systems they need to scale. The company operates at the intersection of systems design, recruitment and executive search, managed deployment, and economic scalability. Talentsquare is recruiting on behalf of a leading Managed Security Services Provider in Nigeria.

• Build pipeline: Prospect, qualify, and secure meetings with target accounts through rigorous research and disciplined outreach.
• Own the deal lifecycle: Manage opportunities from discovery to close, including shaping proposals, orchestrating RFP responses, and structuring commercial terms.
• Orchestrate technical engagement: Coordinate demos, proofs of concept, and technical workshops with the firm’s engineers.
• Operate with rigour: Maintain a pristine CRM (HubSpot or similar), tracking all activities, pipeline health, and forecasts.
• Drive client outcomes: Manage renewals, expansions, and client satisfaction across your portfolio.
• Continuous learning: Deepen your understanding of the firm’s services and the evolving threat landscape.
• Represent the brand: Be a visible and credible presence at customer meetings and industry events.

• 1–3 years of experience in account management or sales within B2B technology or cybersecurity.
• Conversant in security fundamentals: EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOC operations, Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Excellent communication skills: writes and presents with clarity, structure, and impact. Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel.
• Procurement-savvy: comfortable navigating RFPs and enterprise procurement processes within the Nigerian context.
• Self-starter mentality: high ownership, relentless follow-through, and ability to thrive without constant direction.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on CRM experience, ideally with HubSpot.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA, EC-Council CCT, CSA, or similar.
• A track record managing accounts in banking, telecoms, oil and gas, or the public sector.

What's on Offer:

• Performance-driven compensation with uncapped commission.
• Investment in your mastery: Structured training and certifications in modern cybersecurity.
• Clear trajectory: A defined growth path to Account Manager and Senior Account Manager.
• Impact at scale: The chance to work with a nationally recognised SOC and red team.
• Supportive culture: Join a team of high-achievers committed to your professional development.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should Apply here.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional in Lagos with 1–3 years of B2B sales experience who is passionate about cybersecurity. It offers a performance-driven compensation package and the opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling firm.

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