Vice President of Sales - KSA📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Cognition is seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the establishment and growth of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This executive position is responsible for building the KSA business from its inception, defining and executing the go-to-market strategy, establishing commercial and government partnerships, and forming high-performing, cross-functional teams to expand Cognition's regional presence.
The Vice President of Sales will set the strategic direction, drive revenue, manage the local Profit and Loss (P&L), and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise sales, operational leadership, and a proven history of building or scaling high-growth technology organizations within KSA.
Key Responsibilities
- Launch and scale Cognition's KSA operations as the first senior hire in the market.
- Assume full ownership of the country-level P&L, including hiring, sales execution, and overall operational performance.
- Build and lead a high-performing local team encompassing sales, customer success, engineering, support, and operations.
- Lead the development of strategic partnerships with key enterprises and government agencies across KSA and the wider GCC region.
- Drive sales cycles from initiation to closure, both directly and through partner channels, with a focus on key enterprise customers.
- Collaborate closely with the global leadership team to ensure product-market fit for the GCC region.
- Represent Cognition externally within KSA's business and technology ecosystem.
- Develop and implement scalable internal processes for customer onboarding, implementation, and ongoing success.
- Provide essential feedback to the Product and Engineering teams regarding localization and feature requirements specific to the KSA market.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience within KSA, with a preference for experience in fast-growing software or AI companies.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling operations in new markets, particularly with disruptive software solutions.
- Deep-rooted relationships and a comprehensive understanding of KSA's enterprise and government sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise sales, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies, with a history of closing complex deals.
- A balanced approach combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
- Experience in building world-class, cross-functional teams from the ground up.
- A strong passion for technology, innovation, and contributing to the future of work.
Required Skills
- Enterprise Sales
- Operational Leadership
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Partnership Development
- Team Building and Management
- Sales Execution
- Customer Success Management
- Product Feedback Integration
- Familiarity with AI, Developer Tools, and Enterprise SaaS
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cognition is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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