Country Manager/GM - Saudi National

PROVEN; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PROVEN is seeking a Saudi Country Manager/GM to own P&L and lead the IT and cybersecurity business in the Kingdom. You will drive strategic channel and vendor relationships, directly develop large accounts, and build a high-performing local team to sustain growth and compliance with local regulations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong sales capability, and a track record of expanding enterprise and government relationships while advancing Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or BSC in IT, SW Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of IT or Cybersecurity sales & management experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership or country management roles.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and ICT trends, vendors, technologies, and market trends.
• Strong understanding of channel sales, value-added distribution, and partner ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Saudi Arabia business strategy in alignment with group objectives.
• Lead and scale the IT and cybersecurity business with direct revenue responsibility.
• Close large enterprise and government deals and grow key accounts.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing local team across sales and operations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and Saudization/localization goals.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Channel sales

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or IT

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM

Job description

Proven supports equal opportunities for all candidates and is committed to empowering its people through continuous personal and professional development. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment built on mutual respect, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. With a strong track record in recruitment, managed services, and workforce solutions, we are proud to be long‑term partners in shaping success for both our clients and our employees.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

A trusted global technology & service provider supporting organizations across multiple regions. With a long-standing industry presence and an international footprint, the client specializes in carefully selected IT and cybersecurity solutions, offering deep product expertise, pre- and post‑sales support, and a strong commitment to channel enablement.

ABOUT THE ROLE / ROLE OVERVIEW

The Saudi 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.
• 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.
• 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.