Senior Software Sales📣 Job Ad

About the Role

*******, an AI company with an Arabic-first approach headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Software Sales professional. The company focuses on building sovereign AI products for government and enterprise clients within the Kingdom. This role is integral to driving revenue growth and expanding market presence across Saudi Arabia by selling *******'s AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals for *****, SAFHA, and the broader Velents platform, targeting Saudi government and enterprise accounts.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, focusing on ministries, government agencies, banks, telecommunication companies, and other large Saudi enterprises.
• Cultivate strong relationships with C-suite executives, IT leadership, and procurement teams within target organizations.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and solutions teams to create proposals, respond to RFPs, and deliver technical demonstrations.
• Navigate and understand complex government procurement processes, including Etimad, NUPCO, and direct engagement with ministries.
• Identify and capitalize on upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Represent Velents 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 detailed pipeline reporting within the CRM system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A strong understanding of Saudi government procurement processes, including Etimad, framework agreements, and direct award mechanisms.
• Proven experience selling AI, cloud, or digital transformation solutions is highly preferred.
• An established network within Saudi ministries, semi-government entities, or key enterprise verticals such as banking, telecommunications, or healthcare.
• Fluent Arabic (professional/native) and proficient English language skills are required.
• Must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Skills and Expertise

• 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
• Knowledge of Saudi Government Procurement
• AI Sales, Cloud Sales, Digital Transformation Solutions Sales
• Familiarity with conversational AI, document processing, or HR tech products is advantageous.
• Experience with channel partners (*, IBM, PwC, systems integrators) is a plus.
• Understanding of Vision 2030 digital transformation programs and NDMO/SDAIA data governance initiatives is beneficial.
• Prior experience with RFP/RFQ response processes for Saudi government tenders is preferred.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic startup environment, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach.