Venture Partner, Business Development

Landmark Ventures is seeking an experienced and dynamic Venture Partner with expertise in Cybersecurity to join our Business Development team. In this This is a dynamic and multifaceted role, you will provide expert advice and services to our network of enterprise executives while also strategically driving sales strategies for your clients. You'll be an incredibly well-informed and trusted advisor, providing expert insights for our CIO/CISO network. Our clients will look to you as a “super-connector”, an expert in cybersecurity, and a true dealmaker for matching innovation to real-world business needs. The ability to build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer and client relationships is crucial for this role. Your deep industry experience will help our clients develop sales strategies, identify new opportunities, and accelerate their go-to-market initiatives. As the cybersecurity expert at Landmark, you’ll also create thought-leadership content (written and public speaking), and source new business for the firm.

As Venture Partner, you will lead our Cybersecurity team, advising existing clients as well as top executives at enterprise organizations, and with your deep technical expertise and strong network, provide leadership and direction. 

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 8+ years of leadership experience in sales, consulting, and/or enterprise IT with a distinctive record of professional achievement and impact
• Proven thought leadership within the cybersecurity ecosystem including production, syndication/publication of marketable knowledge
• Proven track record of developing new client relationships and generating business development opportunities that lead to successful client engagements
• Confident executive demeanor, comfortable at the CXO level; excellent presentation skills, including strong verbal and writing capabilities
• Enterprise buying experience, with a history of making significant budgetary decisions and software acquisitions
• Clear communication, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing
• Relationship-building prowess, with a skill for deepening ties with existing executive clients and fostering new C-suite connections
• Experience leading a team, managing P&L, reporting/presenting KPI’s, and capable of motivating and directing a high-performing team of direct reports
• Seasoned leadership skills with strong entrepreneurial drive, who thrives on problem-solving and sets the bar in terms of client service delivery
• Deep intellectual curiosity, a creative thinker who thrives in dynamic environments and can quickly assimilate new ideas

We are looking for a key addition to our talented, driven, and passionate team with the opportunity for upside and career growth. Landmark is a high-energy company where you’ll work with great people and be encouraged to grow professionally, take on new responsibilities, and become an increasingly large contributor.

Our office is headquartered in New York City and we work in the Eastern Time Zone; we offer a virtual/remote work arrangement for all employees. Candidates must be authorized for employment in the United States.

The salary range for this position is $200,000-300,000. Compensation is based on candidates’ qualifications and experience, and we offer competitive benefits.

About Landmark Ventures

Landmark Ventures is the ultimate dealmaking platform. A leading investment bank, events platform, and corporate advisory firm, Landmark has worked with hundreds of the top public companies, investment funds, and growth-oriented private companies over the past 20 years. The firm specializes in deep market insights and extensive personal relationships across the enterprise software, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), industrial tech, artificial intelligence, sports, marketing tech, and digital media sectors. A significant portion of these involve cross-border deals and relationships across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Israel.

Landmark Ventures is committed to hiring a diverse team that provides important perspectives in our work and is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental ability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

About Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to Landmark.
• Generous vacation and holidays, including all Federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving. Additionally, team members get two days each year to volunteer, and receive an additional day of Paid Time Off for each anniversary up to five years.
• Comprehensive health insurance: team members pay $1 each month for full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with a broad network through ADP.
• Steller team of co-workers, an engaged virtual culture, and a lot of fun activities. You will enjoy team outings, virtual get-togethers, active Slack groups, and many Awesome Fun Times (AFTs) in-person and virtually.
• Meaningful work at an organization that focuses on your growth. Landmark offers professional development sessions, career conversations, external resources, and plenty of stretch opportunities to hone your skills.
• Learn from experts who have been in the organization for 10+ years and from innovative clients, while building our company within an entrepreneurial environment.