Sales Director, Financial Services - MENA

P2P; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sales Director for its private network offering in Dubai. This role involves leading the sales cycle, engaging with senior executives in the financial services sector, and driving business development. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of enterprise technology sales experience, specifically in SaaS and blockchain, along with a proven track record of closing complex deals. A strong communicator, they will articulate the value of the product and build strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise technology sales experience, preferably in SaaS or fintech.
• Must have experience closing complex deals in financial services.
• Strong ability to engage with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle.
• Drive new revenue from large enterprises and regulated institutions.
• Engage as a trusted advisor with C-suite technology leaders.

Skills

Enterprise technology sales experience

Blockchain sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical literacy in distributed ledger technologies

Job description

About Hashgraph

Hashgraph is a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing and servicing Hedera, an open source, proof-of-stake platform. Hedera is EVM-compatible and has been specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, which require speed, security, stability and sustainability. Hedera’s public network is governed by industry-leading organizations, spanning 11 sectors and 14 regions who oversee the development and direction of the decentralized platform.

About HashSphere

HashSphere is a private, permissioned network powered by Hedera technology, offering enterprises a fully dedicated distributed ledger solution that combines privacy, regulatory compliance, and interoperability with the broader Hedera ecosystem. It is designed for regulated industries that require secure, high-performance ledger capabilities with enterprise-grade support and governance.

About the role

Hashgraph seeks a Sales Director to lead sales efforts for our private network offering (https://www.hashgraph.com/hashsphere/), specifically in the financial services sector. This role will drive new business development and revenue growth by selling complex private network solutions (built on Hedera’s blockchain) to large enterprises, financial institutions, and regulated entities. The ideal candidate combines deep enterprise technology sales experience with an understanding of distributed ledger technologies and blockchain use cases.

This role owns the full sales cycle from target account identification through deal closure and initial implementation hand-off. You will represent HashSphere to senior executives, cultivate strategic partnerships, and articulate a compelling value proposition that aligns with the technical and business priorities of enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle for HashSphere, from target account strategy and executive discovery through negotiation, deal closure, and delivery handoff
• Drive significant new revenue by identifying, qualifying, and closing deals with large enterprises and regulated institutions, focused on the financial services sector
• Engage C-suite, technology, and innovation leaders as a trusted advisor, clearly articulating HashSphere’s value proposition and business impact
• Partner cross-functionally with Product and Solutions Engineering to deliver tailored solutions and manage enterprise procurement processes
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline, accurately forecast revenue, and consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
• Stay current on distributed ledger technology trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory considerations to inform sales strategy and customer conversations

Qualification Requirements

• Flexibility with travel to client sites, company off-sites and industry events as required. Anticipated travel is 50%.
• 10+ years of enterprise technology sales experience (preferably SaaS, cloud infrastructure, blockchain, distributed systems, or fintech platforms) with a track record of closing complex deals. Must have blockchain sales experience. Must have financial services sales experience.
• Proven success selling to large, regulated enterprises and engaging with C-level executives
• Demonstrated ability to own large, multi-quarter sales cycles and forecast accurately
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong technical literacy with the ability to discuss distributed ledger technologies, private networks, and interoperability solutions