Sales Manager - A leading IT company - KSA

Sales Manager - A leading IT company - KSA

Our client is one of the Global IT companies and market leaders in IT software solutions.

They are currently searching for a Business Development Manager. The candidate will be an ARABIC sales person based in Riyadh or Jeddah. This person should have excellent major account sales skills and a proven track record in the Saudi Private and Government sector.

Responsibilities:

1. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers both internal and external.
2. Working closely with other sales team members to develop and enhance business.
3. Open new accounts effectively to maximize business opportunities.
4. Drive new business focused on large enterprises.
5. Drive new business with our strategic products.
6. Strategic account management.
7. Provision of timely and accurate reports on a regular and adhoc basis as directed by the Sales Director.
8. Close liaison with marketing, finance, and other departments to maintain maximum growth against targets.
9. Work closely with internal and external sales teams to identify, develop, and close business requirements.

Qualifications:

1. Good IT sales experience in the government or private sectors in Saudi Arabia.
2. Strong background in IT-based selling into enterprise clients.
3. Existing network in government/education/health/aviation/private sector in Saudi Arabia.
4. Experience in IT solutions (whole package, like system integrators).
5. Arab Nationals.
6. Fluent English language written and spoken.
7. Absolute willingness to spend 3 days a week away from home unless home is in Saudi Eastern Province, in which case willingness to spend 2 days a week from home.
8. References from satisfied customers at C-level in IT in public and private sectors in the Middle East.
9. Ability to use own reputation and relationships to develop new budget projects in public and private sectors in KSA.
10. Ability to present, sell, and close within a sales environment.
11. Flexibility to travel regularly within the region.
12. Motivated by New Business sales.

Location: Riyadh (office) or Jeddah (home based).