Sales Director

Salt Search Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 510,000 - 613,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cybersecurity firm is seeking a Sales Director to drive public sector initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in government sales, a proven track record in securing high-value government contracts, and fluency in Arabic and English. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead strategic sales efforts across the region.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in government/public sector sales, preferably cybersecurity.
• Proven record of exceeding targets and closing complex government contracts.
• Network of public sector contacts across Riyadh and other regions in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust public sector sales plan tailored to the Saudi market.
• Identify, qualify, and win business opportunities across government and public entities.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers in the public sector.
• Lead the end-to-end tender process.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance to senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Government/public sector sales

Negotiation skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Sales Director to lead public sector initiatives and drive revenue growth across Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a proven history of securing high-value government deals, navigating complex procurement processes, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Our client is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organisations across networks, cloud environments, and endpoints. Their solutions help businesses and governments safeguard their digital infrastructure, enabling secure operations and fast threat response worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust public sector sales plan tailored to the Saudi market.
• Identify, qualify, and win business opportunities across government and public entities.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers in the public sector.
• Lead the end-to-end tender process, including RFP/RFQ responses, proposal preparation, and pricing strategies.
• Work closely with internal teams (legal, finance, marketing, technical pre-sales) to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, pipeline, and market trends to senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and government exhibitions.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in government/public sector sales, preferably cybersecurity.
• Proven record of exceeding targets and closing complex government contracts.
• Well-established network of public sector contacts across Riyadh and other regions in KSA.
• Fluent in Arabic and English with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2509-356399
Salary: AED500000.00 - AED600000.00 per annum
Salary per: annum
Job Start Date: 01/12/2025
Job Industries: Project & Programme Management
Job Locations: Saudi Arabia
Job Types: Permanent

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