Client Partner

X Corp; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Client Partner to drive impactful advertising sales in the MENA region. In this role, you will establish relationships with major clients and their agencies, helping them execute effective digital strategies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a strong understanding of the MENA media landscape, exceptional presentation skills, and is able to work in fast-paced environments. This position requires travel to Saudi Arabia for client meetings. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sales or consulting, preferably in media and advertising.
• Strong understanding of the MENA region and its media landscape.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative business relationships with top MENA companies.
• Create consultative sales presentations for X's advertising products.
• Help advertisers execute effective digital strategies and measure results.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Strategic thinking

Education

Minimum BA/BS degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

As a Client Partner in the Direct Sales team, you’ll immerse yourself in the evolving digital and media landscape and X’s ongoing product developments to form collaborative relationships with clients and their ecosystem. You’ll help them find their voice and build connections with their customers through relevant and impactful campaigns on X, shaping their participation in the public conversation, and driving their business forward. If you’re an enthusiastic X user with exceptional sales experience, track record, and customer relationships, we invite you to talk to us about advertising sales opportunities.

This position is located in our office in Dubai and will require travel to client and agency locations, as well as regular trips to Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Establish a collaborative business relationship between X, top MENA companies and their marketing agencies (media / creative), with the objective of creating valuable annual partnership for both sides
• Create & deliver consultative sales presentations to demonstrate how Xr’s advertising products can be leveraged to connect with consumers
• Help advertisers build and execute effective digital strategies for X, measure results, and renew / up-sell to drive revenue growth
• Thought leadership – immersing yourself in the evolving media & digital landscape, and adapting to X’s ongoing product developments & priorities
• Strategic thinking - Ability to understand, digest, and turn data and markets trends into actionable business opportunities, on both the short and long term
• Mentoring new team members as our organization grows
• Be involved in x-functional activities impacting X's footprint in the MENA region

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of the MENA region
• A track record demonstrating an exceptional ability to develop and grow a book of business
• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both verbal and written in English
• Problem solving skills - just make things happen !
• Deep understanding of X and the regional media landscape, and related opportunities for marketers in MENA. Fine understanding of the dynamics of the Saudi market is a big plus.
• Experience in dealing with major and complex organizations in KSA is strongly preferred.
• Arabic language is a plus.
• Need to spend 3 days to Saudi Arabia minimum every month
• Experience in Tech platforms or consulting are a plus
• Established relationships with decision makers at companies and agencies
• Aptitude, creativity, and a preference for working in very fast paced environments
• Minimum BA / BS degree. Masters' degree preferred

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