Regional Director - Middle East & Africa

axis; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Axis Communications seeks a Regional Director for Middle East & Africa, based in Dubai, to lead the MEA business unit with ~€100M revenue and ~70 employees.

You will drive growth, manage budgets and P&L, and align regional initiatives with EMEA strategies, reporting to the VP of EMEA. Travel is extensive while fostering a diverse, ethical leadership culture.

Qualifications

• University degree in business management or related field.
• 10+ years of international sales leadership experience.
• Strong sales background, preferably in technology and indirect model.
• Fluent in English; additional MEA language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEA regional unit with P&L and budget responsibility.
• Drive growth by executing Axis and EMEA strategies across MEA.
• Develop and mentor leaders; collaborate with regional and HQ teams.
• Ensure compliant, high-performance operations across the unit.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Sales leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

CRM software

Job description

Regional Director - Middle East & Africa

Job Description

The head region EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) is looking for a Regional Director to lead one of our 4 regional business units, Middle East & Africa (MEA). MEA is a vibrant and highly divers region with big potential, constituting an important part of Axis and the head regional growth plan.

The position is based in our office in Dubai and requires extensive travelling.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As Regional Director for Middle East & Africa (MEA), you will lead a growing business with approximately €100 million in revenue and 70 employees. Your responsibility spans Sales, Sales Engineering, Marketing, HR, Finance & Sales Operations, with a focus on achieving our growth objectives while upholding our values.

You will drive business growth by executing Axis and EMEA strategies, while adapting them to regional requirements. The role includes budgetary and P&L responsibility, supported by a team of experienced managers.

Together, you will ensure effective, attractive and compliant operations across the business unit.

As a member of the EMEA Leadership Team, you will also contribute to the development and success of the wider EMEA organization.

This role reports to the Vice President of EMEA.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a goal-oriented business and people leader with a proven ability to drive and scale growth. You inspire and develop teams and leaders, and have strong experience in formulating and executing strategies.

Collaboration is central to this role. You should be an excellent communicator and influencer who builds understanding, shares knowledge and achieves results with colleagues, partners and customers.

Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams is important, as the role involves collaboration with EMEA leadership, Axis headquarters and regional offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Kazakhstan and South Africa. An understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and regional business practices is essential.

We value self-aware leaders who understand their strengths and development areas and are committed to continuous growth.

In addition, you should:

• Have a university degree in business management or a related field.
• Have more than 10 years of experience successfully leading people and managers in an international sales environment, preferably across several functions.
• Have a strong sales background, preferably in technology and an indirect sales model.
• Have experience with budgeting and P&L responsibility.
• Be fluent in English.
• Being fluent in a language spoken in MEA is an advantage.

Loyalty, transparency and trust are central to our relationships with customers and employees. We are therefore looking for an ethical, sustainable leader who is driven by strong values and believes in people’s abilities.

WHAT AXIS CAN DO FOR YOU?

In return for your dedication, Axis, EMEA and MEA offer a challenging role in a growing international organization that takes pride in innovating for a smarter and safer world.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive high performance while working in a company with a strong culture and a constant focus on moving forward.

READY TO ACT?

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2026-10-30

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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