Country Manager / GM

proven-sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

proven-sa is seeking a Country Manager/GM in Riyadh to lead and scale its IT and cybersecurity business across Saudi Arabia. The role requires hands-on leadership, direct revenue generation, and the development of large enterprise and government accounts.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in IT/cybersecurity sales and leadership, with strong channel and partner ecosystem experience, and a proven ability to build a high-performing local organization compliant with local regulations.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in IT or Cybersecurity sales & management
• 3+ years in senior leadership or country management
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and ICT trends
• Strong understanding of channel sales and partner ecosystems
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Saudi Arabia business strategy aligned with global objectives
• Lead sales, channel development and close large enterprise/government deals
• Manage regional vendors, product launches, and partner enablement
• Build and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team and ensure compliance
• Engage with authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and Saudization strategy

Skills

Sales & Business Development

Strategic deals

Channel sales

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

BSc in IT/Software Engineering

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Position Title: Country Manager/GM

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Type: Full-time

Nationality: Saudi

Immediate joiners are encouraged to apply

ABOUT THE ROLE / ROLE OVERVIEW

The Country Manager/GM will have full P&L ownership and overall responsibility for building, leading, and scaling the company’s IT and cybersecurity business in the Kingdom, while driving strategic channel and vendor relationships. This role requires high hands-on leadership skills with strong personal sales capability, able to directly develop large accounts, close strategic deals, and grow enterprise and government relationships while establishing a high performing local organization. The role is both strategic and execution-driven, with a strong emphasis on direct revenue generation, market expansion, and long-term business sustainability and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Saudi Arabia business strategy in alignment with the group’s regional and global objectives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy for the KSA market in alignment with regional goals.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging cybersecurity trends, and develop go-to-market strategies.
• Lead and direct the KSA team for results and excellence in Sales and Services
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Sales & Channel Development

• Have an extensive sales & Business Development experience.
• Personally lead and close large, complex, and strategic deals, particularly with key enterprise and government accounts.
• Drive market entry, expansion, and positioning in line with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth by managing key vendor relationships and expanding the reseller/integrator partner network.
• Oversee sales performance, partner enablement, channel marketing initiatives and end user connection and networking.
• Ensure strong pipeline development and conversion through value-added distribution.
• Manage and develop large-scale projects directly, leveraging personal experience to engage Saudi key enterprise accounts, and drive sales and marketing through strong networking and established relationships.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Act as the key point of contact for regional strategic vendors in KSA. Optimize profitability and support growth.
• Ensure successful product launches, partner engagement and certification, and technical enablement through the team.
• Customer satisfaction and escalation management.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

Team Leadership & Operations Board / regional leadership reporting

• Cross-functional alignment with HQ (finance, legal, HR, marketing)
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across sales, technical support, projects, and operations.
• Oversee business operations, ensuring compliance with Country regulations.
• Foster a performance-driven culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Ensure business continuity planning and resilience.

Government & Regulatory Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with relevant KSA authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure company business compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Develop and execute a Saudization and localization strategy in line with KSA regulations.

Requirements

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or BSC in IT, SW Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity Sales & Management, including 3+ years in a senior leadership or country management role. (work history in sales leadership with corporate and multinational regional roles preferred.)
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and ICT trends, vendors, technologies, and market trends.
• Strong understanding of channel sales, value‑added distribution, and partner ecosystems.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.