Sr Manager - Sales

Tata Communications; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications is looking for a seasoned Sales Leader located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on driving business growth by managing strategic customer relationships and leading sales teams within the telecom sector. The ideal candidate will have 12–18+ years of experience in telecom sales and a strong background in system integration services. Responsibilities include owning the sales lifecycle, maintaining high-level operator relationships, and driving revenue growth across key services. Hands-on leadership is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years of experience in telecom sales / system integration sales.
• Proven track record of closing large, complex telecom SI deals.
• Prior experience working on sales of telecom SI service portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth for TCTS services.
• Own the complete sales lifecycle from lead identification to deal closure.
• Maintain CXO-level relationships with telecom operators and partners.
• Lead commercial modelling activities including pricing strategies.
• Manage and mentor regional sales teams for target achievement.

Skills

Telecom System Integration services

Sales lifecycle management

Commercial modelling

Customer relationship management

Leadership skills

Negotiation capabilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Telecommunications, Business

MBA or equivalent qualification

Job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and Intelligence Driving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Regional role (Middle East)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Sales Leader with strong experience in Telecom SI services. The role will be responsible for driving business growth with telecom operators, managing strategic customer relationships, leading sales teams, and owning the end‑to‑end sales lifecycle, including commercial modelling and deal structuring.

The ideal candidate will have deep regional customer connects, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex telecom SI capabilities into compelling customer value propositions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Drive revenue growth for TCTS services, including network integration, deployment, managed services, and transformation programs.
• Own the complete sales lifecycle: lead identification, qualification, solutioning, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Build and execute account strategies for key telecom operator customers in the region.
• Identify new opportunities within existing accounts through account mining and cross‑sell / up‑sell initiatives.

Customer & Operator Engagement

• Maintain strong CXO‑level relationships with telecom operators, MVNOs, and strategic partners in the region.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders (solutioning, delivery, finance, legal).
• Represent the organization in customer meetings, RFP discussions, executive briefings, and negotiations.
• Understand customer business priorities and align TCTS SI offerings to their transformation roadmaps.

Commercial & Financial Ownership

• Lead commercial modelling, including pricing strategies, cost structures, margin analysis, and business cases.
• Own deal profitability and ensure adherence to financial and commercial governance.
• Support RFP / tender responses with strong commercial inputs and risk assessment.
• Drive contract negotiations in collaboration with legal and finance teams.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage regional sales teams, ensuring target achievement and capability development.
• Set clear sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics for the team.
• Work closely with pre‑sales, solution engineering, delivery, SCM, and finance teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Provide market feedback to internal teams to support service enhancement and portfolio evolution.

Market & Strategy

• Track market trends in telecom networks, system integration, 4G/5G, cloud, and managed services.
• Contribute to regional go‑to‑market strategies and annual operating plans.
• Support strategic partnerships and alliances relevant to TCTS service growth.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Telecom System Integration services (Network Integration, Deployment, Managed Services, Transformation).
• Proven expertise in sales lifecycle management for complex telecom solutions.
• Excellent commercial modelling and financial analysis skills.
• Strong customer relationship management and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience managing large, multi‑country operator accounts.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and scale sales teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 12–18+ years of experience in telecom sales / system integration sales, with significant exposure to operator accounts.
• Proven track record of closing large, complex telecom SI deals.
• Prior experience working sales or selling telecom SI service portfolios is highly desirable.