Senior Manager Consulting Services

SmartChoice International UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Manager – Consulting Sales & Growth to drive growth in the GCC region. The role focuses on consulting-led sales with a strong emphasis on technology and digital transformation, engaging senior stakeholders, and shaping strategic opportunities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in professional services, particularly within cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in professional services/consulting sales.
• 3–5 years in senior roles preferably in cybersecurity or digital transformation.
• Strong business acumen and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of strategic consulting opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders to design tailored solutions.
• Lead proposals and pitches linking business outcomes with digital enablers.

Skills

Business development leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic sales

Consulting language proficiency

Digital transformation knowledge

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager – Consulting Sales & Growth
Abu Dhabi | Covering UAE & wider GCC

My client is seeking a dynamic business development leader to join a fast-growing consulting practice. This is a consulting-led sales role with a strong technology and digital transformation focus, driving growth across high-profile government entities, family business groups, and large corporates in the region.

You will shape strategic transformation opportunities — from policy and process redesign, business and strategy planning, and market feasibility studies to digital transformation roadmaps, enterprise architecture, and risk assessments. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders (C-suite, IT leaders, policymakers), build long-term relationships, and open new doors for innovative consulting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of strategic consulting opportunities across the GCC.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to uncover challenges and design tailored solutions.
• Lead proposals, RFPs, and pitches, linking business outcomes with digital enablers.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure deals are achievable and profitable.
• Represent the company at industry events, building brand visibility and trust.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years experience in professional services/consulting sales with at least 3–5 years in senior roles. Preferably within cybersecurity, digital transformation, architecture, risk/compliance.
• Strong background in consulting, market intelligence, or research.
• Experience working with government entities, family business groups, or large corporates in the GCC.
• Proven track record in strategic sales, long-cycle deal management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong business acumen, presentation skills, and ability to “speak the consulting language”
• Familiarity with digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and risk/compliance trends.
• Arabic speaker

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