Sales Director for Government Sector

Azeus Systems Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Azeus Systems Limited in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Sales Director for Government Sector to lead our public sector business in Saudi Arabia, driving strategic sales initiatives and revenue growth for SaaS solutions. You will build relationships with government entities, manage large deals, and collaborate with pre-sales, product, and delivery teams to close opportunities and onboard clients.

MBA is preferred and Arabic language proficiency is a plus for effective communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, with a strong focus on the Government/Public Sector in KSA.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong experience in enterprise solution selling to government entities, large enterprises, or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute a robust sales strategy focused on the Government/Public Sector in KSA to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
• Revenue Ownership: Own and consistently achieve annual sales targets through proactive business development and strategic account management.
• Government Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across ministries, government entities, and regulatory bodies.
• Business Development: Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within the public sector, including large-scale and high-value deals.
• Solution Selling: Lead product presentations, demonstrations, and high-level discussions showcasing the value proposition of SaaS solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting through CRM tools.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with pre-sales, product, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure successful deal closure and client onboarding.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and government initiatives to identify growth opportunities.
• Partnerships & Alliances: Build and leverage partnerships with system integrators, consultants, and local partners to enhance market reach.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

Government sector sales

Strategic account management

Sales leadership

Negotiation & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven SalesDirector for Government Sectorto lead andexpand our public sector business in Saudi Arabia. The role will be responsible for drivingstrategic sales initiatives, building strong relationships with government entities, andachieving revenue targets for our SaaS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership & Strategy:
  Develop and execute a robust sales strategy focused on the Government/Public Sector in KSA to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
• Revenue Ownership:
  Own and consistently achieve annual sales targets through proactive business development and strategic account management.
• Government Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across ministries, government entities, and regulatory bodies.
• Business Development:
  Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within the public sector,including large-scale and high-value deals.
• Solution Selling:
  Lead product presentations, demonstrations, and high-level discussions showcasing the value proposition of SaaS solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management:
  Maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting through CRM tools.
• Team Collaboration:
  Work closely with pre-sales, product, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure successful deal closure and client onboarding.
• Market Intelligence:
  Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and government initiatives to identify growth opportunities.
• Partnerships & Alliances:
  Build and leverage partnerships with system integrators, consultants, and local partners to enhance market reach.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Enterprise SaaS sales, with a strong focus onthe Government/Public Sector in KSA
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong experience in enterprise solution selling to government entities, large enterprises, or regulated industries
• Established network within Saudi government organizations is highly preferred
• Experience in managing large deal cycles and strategic accounts
• Strong understanding of SaaS, digital transformation, or enterprise platforms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field (MBA is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or selling to sectors such as BFSI, Government, or LargeEnterprises
• Familiarity with procurement processes and tendering in KSA
• Arabic language proficiency is a must

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and scale government sales in a high-growth SaaS environment
• Work closely with senior leadership and key decision-makers
• Be part of a globally expanding organization

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia