Head of Sales

Ruya Recruitment Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruya Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead the commercial function for a technology company in Riyadh.

This senior role focuses on business development, partnerships, and expanding market presence across government, semi-government, and private sectors. The Head of Sales will drive revenue growth, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, and lead regional sales teams to secure strategic technology opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing large-scale technology projects and driving revenue growth.
• Established relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Strong experience in business development, strategic account management, and commercial negotiations.
• 7+ years of senior-level experience within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience leading sales teams and managing strategic technology partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy, business development, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government and key enterprise clients.
• Identify and secure large-scale technology projects and strategic opportunities.
• Drive new business opportunities across government, semi-government, and private sectors.
• Build strategic partnerships with key technology vendors and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the wider sales, account management, and pre-sales teams.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Government/enterprise relations

Team leadership

Negotiation

Job description

Our client, an established technology company in Riyadh, is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead its commercial function and drive the next stage of its growth. This is a senior leadership role focused on business development, strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across key sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sales strategy, business development, and revenue growth initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government and key enterprise clients
• Identify and secure large-scale technology projects and strategic opportunities
• Drive new business opportunities across government, semi-government, and private sectors
• Build strategic partnerships with key technology vendors and stakeholders
• Lead and develop the wider sales, account management, and pre-sales teams

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of securing large-scale technology projects and driving revenue growth
• Established relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders
• Strong experience in business development, strategic account management, and commercial negotiations
• 7+ years of senior-level experience within a large or complex organisation
• Experience leading sales teams and managing strategic technology partnerships