Manager, Public Sector Sales - Middle East

The META Public Sector Sales Team is hiring a hands-on Sales Manager who will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Account Executives, supporting current and prospect customers across the Middle East in shaping their Data & AI strategies and modernizing their solutions. The role involves an advanced and strategic understanding of business challenges, a customer-centricity and value creation driven mentality, building relationships with key accounts in the Public Sector market. The focus will be on driving growth in the sector by supporting the leveraging of existing relationships and creating new ones. This position offers an opportunity for an experienced sales professional to lead successful outcomes and make a lasting impact by turning complex challenges into meaningful solutions. The role will be hybrid based from our Riyadh KSA office, but will be managing our Middle East, Public Sector Sales Team, and will require travel as per business needs. As Sales Manager, Public Sector, you will Be responsible for the achievement of total software revenue target and the management of business objectives. Plan and implement growth plans for software, consulting services, and education services. Take care of direct management of sales and sales support activities for staff members to implement growth plans and sales activities. Develop and implement marketing, sales, and business development plans to exceed target levels. Generate new business through strategic-based selling and managing relationships with key customers. Be responsible for communication with sales management team to coordinate account strategies. Be responsible for hiring, directing and evaluating staff. Work in conjunction with the Strategic Pricing Group to negotiate contracts and bids. Be responsible for timely and accurate forecasting of software, consulting services, and education services. Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Requirements

Previous sales management experience working for a software company, with experience in both Saudi Arabia and ideally UAE. Experience in addressing the Public Sector industry and in defining a strong GTM strategy in the Middle East geo. Demonstrated management and coaching skills in a sales organization. Proven tracked record of negotiation at C-level. Ability to manage, negotiate, and close multiple complex sales opportunities that may be international. Capacity to make corporate strategy your own through measured and efficient localization. Excellent communication skills, fluent both in English and Arabic. You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.