Strategic Account Executive, META

GitLab; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking an experienced account manager to lead sales efforts in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and a deep understanding of the local market. This remote role allows for frequent collaboration with customers, ensuring a high degree of success in product adoption. Join us to make a significant impact in the software industry.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Saudi Arabian market with solid networks.
• Ability to provide a high degree of account management.
• Experience selling into large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide account leadership and direction in pre- and post-sales.
• Conduct sales activities in large/strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with marketing on strategies.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation skills

Sales techniques

Presentation skills

Tools

Git

Software Development Tools

Application Lifecycle Management

Job description

Overview

Remote, United Arab Emirates

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

Responsibilities

• Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process
• Conduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accounts
• Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre- and post-sales and support resources
• Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partners
• Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company
• Prepare activity and forecast reports
• Contribute to root cause analysis on wins/losses
• Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical team
• Assist sales management in conveying customer needs to product managers, and technical support staff
• Utilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needs
• Develop an account plan to sell to customers based on their business needs
• Collaborate with Marketing on marketing strategies

What You'll Bring

• Based in Dubai and be able to meet with customers regularly and frequently in Saudi Arabia
• Experience working in the Saudi Arabian market, with solid networks and knowledge of the market
• A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with you
• Able to provide high degree of account management and control
• Work under minimal supervision on complex projects
• Experience selling into large organizations
• Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills
• Preferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle Management
• You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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