Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary
Aspire Technology Partners is strategically expanding its Managed Services portfolio, which includes Managed NOC, Managed XDR, and Managed Collaboration solutions. To support this growth, we are seeking a high-performing, results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive new revenue opportunities and elevate our market presence. This individual will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new business prospects, forging strategic partnerships, and working cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver customized, value-driven solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IT services, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management, along with the ability to effectively engage clients, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders. This is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on accelerating the adoption of Aspire’s Managed Services by working in close collaboration with our Account Managers and by building and nurturing a robust channel partner program. The candidate will also play a pivotal role in expanding Aspire’s presence as a Cisco Managed XDR MSSP partner, helping to position the company as a trusted leader in the managed security and services space.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead Generation & Prospecting
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets across commercial, enterprise, and SLED segments.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads aligned with Aspire’s Managed Services growth strategy.
- Leverage CRM, channel leads, and vendor ecosystems to source and track opportunities.
Sales & Opportunity Enablement
Partner with Aspire Account Managers to position, shape, and close Managed Services opportunities.Act as a subject-matter expert for Aspire’s Managed NOC, Managed XDR, and related managed services offerings.Serve as a trusted advisor during client engagements, framing Aspire’s managed services as extensions of their IT and security operations.Support sales in both directions — helping Account Managers close opportunities they’ve uncovered and handing off qualified leads generated through business development efforts.Client Engagement
Conduct discovery meetings with prospects to understand client needs, challenges, and business outcomes.Present Managed Services solutions in a consultative, value-driven manner.Build executive-level relationships to position Aspire as a long-term strategic partner.Strategic Partnerships
Build and nurture relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and channel partners.Drive Aspire’s positioning as one of only seven approved Cisco Managed XDR MSSP partners in North America.Collaborate with Cisco account teams to jointly identify, pursue, and expand Managed XDR opportunities.Expand channel partnerships with key security vendors such as Darktrace, SentinelOne, Fortinet, and LookOut, leveraging their co-marketing and sales enablement programs.Ensure Aspire is maximally positioned for incentives, funding programs, and co-selling motions.Proposal Development & Negotiation
Collaborate with technical, delivery, and sales teams to craft customized proposals and statements of work.Assist in pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and value articulation to ensure profitability and client alignment.Ensure all proposals reflect Aspire’s differentiated value and managed service capabilities.Market Intelligence & Evangelism
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in Managed Services, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.Provide structured feedback to operations, marketing, and leadership teams to refine Aspire’s offerings.Act as Aspire’s evangelist at partner events, webinars, and internal sales enablement sessions.Educate internal sales teams to confidently position Managed Services as a core part of Aspire’s value proposition.Strategic Impact & Growth
Identify opportunities to scale Aspire’s Managed Services offerings across verticals and new markets.Influence Aspire’s managed services roadmap through partner and customer insights.Track, report, and forecast Managed Services growth metrics to leadership with accuracy and accountability.Requirements :
Minimum Education & Experience
6–10 years of experience in technology services, managed services, or channel-focused business development roles.
Deep knowledge of Managed Services models (NOC, SOC, XDR, and Collaboration).
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree Required
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Familiarity with Cisco ecosystem and leading security platforms such as CrowdStrike, Darktrace, SentinelOne, EDR, and SIEM.Proven success partnering with Account Managers and vendors to drive co-selling and managed services adoption.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive stakeholders and uncover strategic pain points.Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in a scaling, fast-paced environment.TRAVEL : 50-70%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.