Regional Sales Director United Arab Emirates

Salesforce, Inc..; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Regional Sales Director based in Dubai to spearhead strategic sales initiatives across the UAE. You will lead a team of Account Executives and drive growth in enterprise customer segments, enhancing team development and customer engagement. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of sales leadership experience, strong SaaS expertise, and the ability to navigate complex buying cycles. You will have the opportunity to empower a high-performing workforce and foster collaboration in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in selling and leading high-performing sales teams.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and customer success metrics.
• Ability to build lasting customer relationships and navigate complex buying cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Account Executives in a dynamic SaaS sales environment.
• Cultivate a diverse and high-performing team.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development of sales staff.
• Support Account Executives in client engagements.
• Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Sales Leadership

SaaS Expertise

Team Building

Customer-Centric Approach

Strategic Thinking

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Market Insight and Adaptability

Job description

We are seeking a strong candidate for the strategic role of Regional Sales Director for Salesforce to lead a team of Account Executives who are tasked with developing and growing the partnership across our Enterprise customer segments.

We are looking for a driven and exceptional First-Line Sales Leader to spearhead strategic Salesforce sales initiatives across the UAE region, driving success across diverse industries.

Role Description

As a Sales Leader, you will lead a team of motivated and results-driven Account Executives in a dynamic SaaS sales environment, responsible for driving revenue and achieving individual, team, and organizational goals in your territory. You will play a key role in shaping the success of your team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. Our culture of inclusivity and innovation is central to our success, so your leadership will emphasize energy, passion, and adaptability to lead a diverse and high-performing workforce. Ideal candidates should bring strong experience in B2B sales, particularly within the SaaS or technology sector, and demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire teams in achieving exceptional results.

Your Impact

• Team Development: Cultivate a diverse and high-performing team, positioning them as trusted advisors to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Recruiting and Training: Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and professional development of Account Executives to build a strong and capable sales team.
• Customer Engagement: Support Account Executives in client meetings, providing leadership and leveraging internal resources to drive successful outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration and alignment across the Salesforce ecosystem to drive team and organizational success.
• Pipeline Generation: Lead initiatives to generate and improve revenue opportunities within key customer accounts.
• Strategic Mentorship: Guide Account Executives on effective sales strategies to increase closure rates and identify new opportunities.
• C-Level Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with senior executives within customer organizations.
• Go-To-Market Strategy: Develop and execute the GTM strategy for the team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Sales Forecasting: Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales activities, pipeline health, and forecasts to Area Sales Management.
• Team Spirit: Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and winning team culture, empowering team members to excel.

Ideal Candidate Skills and Experiences

• Proven Sales Leadership: Minimum 10 years of experience in selling and leading high-performing sales teams with consistent quota achievement.
• SaaS Expertise: Strong understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise applications and customer success metrics.
• Team Building: Skilled in recruiting, onboarding, and developing sales talent, with a track record of internal promotions.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to navigate complex buying cycles and build lasting customer relationships.
• Strategic Thinking: Proficient in aligning sales strategies with company goals and market opportunities.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Experience in leveraging data for forecasting, pipeline management, and identifying market trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in working with marketing, product, and operations teams to drive alignment and success.
• Operational Excellence: Expertise in sales planning, territory management, and optimising sales tools and processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for internal team alignment and external customer engagement.
• Market Insight and Adaptability: Strong understanding of regional dynamics and ability to adapt to cultural and market-specific needs.
• Fluency in English and preferably Arabic languages.