CISO Sales Director (UAE)

NOTHREAT; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth cybersecurity company as a CISO Sales Director, where you will lead strategic sales initiatives targeting top-tier clients. This role offers the opportunity to shape the go-to-market strategy while leveraging your extensive network within the CISO community. You will engage with senior security stakeholders, drive revenue growth, and deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a proven track record in enterprise sales, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Commission Structure

High-Growth Environment

Innovative Solutions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales within cybersecurity.
• Proven success with CISO-level sales and complex sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales initiatives targeting CISOs and security leaders.
• Develop relationships with CISOs to understand their cybersecurity needs.

Skills

Enterprise Sales Experience

Cybersecurity Knowledge

CISO Engagement

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Advanced Technical Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven CISO Sales Director to lead our strategic sales initiatives targeted at Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security leaders. This role is ideal for a sales leader with deep cybersecurity expertise and a strong network within the enterprise CISO community. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, building trusted client relationships, and delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions that address evolving threat landscapes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales Leadership : Lead the end-to-end sales process focused on CISO-level engagements, from prospecting and solution development to contract negotiation and closing.
• Client Engagement : Develop deep, trusted relationships with CISOs and senior security stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and cybersecurity pain points.
• Strategic Targeting : Build and execute a sales strategy targeting major listed 1000 and high-value enterprise clients across verticals.
• Thought Leadership : Represent the company at industry events, panels, and webinars to establish presence and thought leadership in the cybersecurity space.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure client needs are fully understood and met.
• Pipeline Management : Own the sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and ensure CRM data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Team Building : Mentor junior sales staff and help scale the sales team as the organization grows.

Requirements :

• 7+ years of enterprise sales experience in cybersecurity or related B2B technology.
• Proven success selling to CISOs and security decision-makers.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threats, and solutions (e.g., XDR, SIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, etc.).
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, long-cycle sales processes.
• Existing network of CISO relationships is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced technical degree a plus.

Preferred Qualities :

• Passion for cybersecurity and emerging tech.
• Strategic mindset with a strong bias for action.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Familiarity with compliance / regulations (NIST, ISO, GDPR, etc.).

Why Join Us :

• Competitive compensation and commission structure
• High-growth cybersecurity company with innovative solutions
• Opportunity to shape go-to-market strategy and work with top-tier clients

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Data Security Software Products

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