Regional Director, Solution Consulting & Strategy

Anaplan; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan in the UAE seeks a visionary Solution Consulting leader to helm the regional Presales team. You will empower up to 8 professionals, align with EMEA and global goals, and drive a winning regional strategy that accelerates customer success.

As a business partner to sales, you’ll own the regional Book of Business, allocate resources, and mentor talent while building trusted relationships with strategic customers and partners across the GCC.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of SaaS applications.
• Experience in EPM/CPM-based technologies, preferably around FP&A or Supply Chain platforms.
• Proven Presales leadership in a complex, multi-stakeholder sales environment.
• Regional leadership experience in UAE or the Middle East.
• Fluent Arabic speaker is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Vision: Craft and execute a winning regional strategy for the Solution Consulting team, aligning with EMEA and global goals.
• Drive Transformational Change: Act as a change agent, driving operational excellence and transforming the team to new heights of performance and agility.
• Master the Business: Take ownership of the regional Book of Business, ensuring tight account alignment and accountability across the team.
• Lead with Agility: Proactively partner with regional sales teams to allocate Presales resources and drive momentum.
• Build a World-Class Team: Hire, mentor, and develop a team of high-readiness professionals, defining clear career paths.
• Forge Key Relationships: Build trust and credibility with key stakeholders at strategic customers and partners.

Skills

SaaS applications

Presales leadership

Change management

Regional UAE experience

Arabic language

Job description

Anaplan in the UAE seeks a visionary Solution Consulting leader to helm the regional Presales team. You will empower up to 8 professionals, align with EMEA and global goals, and drive a winning regional strategy that accelerates customer success.

As a business partner to sales, you’ll own the regional Book of Business, allocate resources, and mentor talent while building trusted relationships with strategic customers and partners across the GCC.