Senior Software Sales📣 Job Ad

About the Role

*******, an AI company based in Riyadh focused on sovereign AI products for Saudi government and enterprise clients, is seeking a Senior Software Sales professional. This role is integral to driving revenue growth and expanding market presence within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing the revenue pipeline across KSA, selling AI products to government entities, semi-government organizations, and large enterprises. Collaboration with pre-sales, product, and delivery teams will be essential for closing complex deals and nurturing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals for *****, SAFHA, and the broader Velents platform, targeting Saudi government and enterprise accounts.
• Develop and maintain a qualified sales pipeline by identifying and engaging key stakeholders in ministries, government agencies, banks, telecommunication companies, and other large Saudi enterprises.
• Build and foster strong relationships with C-suite executives, IT leadership, and procurement teams within target organizations.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and solutions teams to develop proposals, respond to RFPs, and deliver technical demonstrations.
• Navigate and understand Saudi government procurement processes, including Etimad, NUPCO, and direct ministry engagement.
• Identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Represent ******* at industry events, conferences, and partner engagements in Saudi Arabia.
• Provide market intelligence on the competitive landscape, pricing, and client needs to inform product development and go-to-market strategies.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting within the CRM system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of Saudi government procurement processes, including Etimad, framework agreements, and direct award mechanisms.
• Proven experience in selling AI, cloud, or digital transformation solutions.
• Established network within Saudi ministries, semi-government entities, or key enterprise verticals such as banking, telecommunications, or healthcare.
• Fluency in Arabic (professional/native) and proficiency in English.
• Based in Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh.
• Comfort and capability in working within a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Required Skills

• Sales Cycle Management
• Pipeline Management
• Relationship Building
• Proposal Development
• RFP Response
• Technical Demonstrations
• Government Procurement Processes
• Upselling and Cross-selling
• Market Intelligence
• Forecasting and Pipeline Reporting
• CRM proficiency
• Expertise in Saudi Government Procurement (Etimad, Framework Agreements, Direct Awards)
• Experience in AI Sales, Cloud Sales, and Digital Transformation Solutions Sales
• Familiarity with Conversational AI, Document Processing, and HR Tech products
• Channel Partner Management
• Understanding of Vision 2030 Programs and Data Governance initiatives (NDMO/SDAIA)
• Experience with RFP/RFQ response processes for Saudi government tenders

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.