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About ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company dedicated to transforming human interaction with technology. Launched in January 2023, the company pioneered the first human-like AI voice model and now serves millions of users and thousands of businesses, from startups to large enterprises such as Deutsche Telekom and Meta. ElevenLabs has raised $781M in funding, achieving an $11B valuation, with investments from prominent firms including Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ Growth, and Sequoia. The company's technology is delivered through three main platforms: ElevenAgents for scalable voice and chat agents, ElevenCreative for generating and editing speech, music, image, and video across 70+ languages, and ElevenAPI for developer access to foundational AI audio models.

About the Role

ElevenLabs is seeking a Deployment Strategist Lead for the Middle East. This full-time, senior position involves establishing ElevenLabs' presence in a new market, specifically Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The successful candidate will operate with the autonomy of a co-founder, working alongside an experienced sales leader to deploy ElevenLabs' voice AI technology with strategic customers and address their most challenging problems. This role is central to building a new market from the ground up, with full responsibility for team hiring, customer acquisition, and ensuring product impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with strategic customers to understand their critical audio and voice AI needs and identify their biggest pain points.
• Build and lead a team of forward-deployed engineers within the region.
• Identify relevant use cases through deep engagement with customer problems and workflows, and collaborate with Engineers to implement ElevenLabs' voice and audio AI technology into innovative solutions.
• Design and architect bespoke integrations for customers, ensuring seamless technology fit into their products and operations.
• Guide customers on best practices for implementing voice and audio AI models to maximize their effectiveness.
• Present work results and proposals for future work to audiences ranging from technical teams to C-suite executives.
• Collaborate with Research and Product teams to incorporate field insights into ElevenLabs' software products and AI models.
• Build and deliver compelling demos of voice and audio AI technology to new and existing customers.
• Scope potential applications in new industries and expand AI solutions across different sectors globally.
• Take full ownership of end-to-end execution of major projects for strategic partners, working hands-on to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Collaborate daily with customer engineering and executive teams to ensure optimal implementation of ElevenLabs’ technologies.

Required Qualifications

• This senior position typically requires 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience engaging and influencing C-suite and VP-level stakeholders, both internally and at customer or partner organizations.
• People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams while fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Basic proficiency in Python and understanding of API integration to implement scripts and assist with prototyping/demo building.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, particularly in summarizing complex technical concepts and applying logic to pursue optimal solutions.
• Technical aptitude to quickly understand voice and audio AI models and their applications.
• Strategic and Commercial Awareness: Ability to align technical strategy with business objectives, with an understanding of deal structures, go-to-market motions, and revenue impact.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, along with a deep understanding of regional and cultural nuances.
• A nice to have qualification includes experience in Partner Ecosystem Development, specifically identifying, building, and nurturing relationships with system integrators, resellers, and technology partners to drive market growth.

Work Environment and Culture

This is a remote-first position, allowing candidates to be based anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. Regular travel for customer onsites is required. ElevenLabs operates with a high-velocity approach, emphasizing rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy. The company culture prioritizes impact over job titles, is AI-first in its operations, and maintains a commitment to excellence across all functions. As a global team, talent is prioritized irrespective of location.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

ElevenLabs is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses.