Middle East - Partner/ Sales Director

We are looking for a high-performing Partner / Sales Director to drive our growth aspirations in the Middle East region (with a focus on KSA, UAE and Qatar- other countries are a plus). The successful candidate ideally comes with ‘C level’ relationships already established in the major financial institutions in the region.

Partner management experience is required and the ability to drive our growth through selected partners in Middle Eastern countries.

Solid commercial acumen is expected to run a regional P&L and control all commercial contracts in the region.

A technical and business background will help to promote understanding of our digital software products and solutions

You will be responsible for maximizing our sales potential and building our partner network, crafting sales plans, and gaining sign-off from Regional Management to implement those plans.

You will be responsible for achieving growth and hitting annual profitable sales targets and designing and implementing a strategic growth sales plan that expands company’s customer base and grows its presence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and manage partners in the Middle East region
• Utilise and gain ‘C level’ relationships in the customer base
• Bring a decision maker portfolio and have a detailed attack plan
• Drive the development, open new opportunities and create business relationships
• Implements a well-defined strategy to better serve commercial customers and drive sales production; works closely with the Marketing Department to generate and drive potential lines of business.
• Generates new commercial business through various sales activities including, but not limited to, external calls, networking, events, online sales techniques, and referral partnerships.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and support to the partners.
• Trusted advisor to businesses; generates recommendations and solutions to meet needs.
• Maintains and applies a thorough understanding of banking products and services.
• Leadership for ME region, budgeting and strategic planning.
• Performs other duties as necessary working closely with executive leadership

Education/Experience

• At least 10 years experience in the Financial services industry
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in finance, business, banking, or accounting from four-year college or university

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Relationship skills
• Selling and presentation skills
• Understanding of software
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Planning & Organization
• Communication Skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability to travel as needed
• Arabic and English

Other Desired Qualifications

• Exceptional time management and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must maintain a professional and polite demeanor when carrying out daily work
• Knowledge of banking policies and procedures

We offer flexible annual working time models, part time as well as a hybrid approach to home office. At CREALOGIX we live a friendly culture with flat hierarchies, where people call each other by their first names. Come and join us in a supportive working environment with training and development opportunities on and off the job, a generous holiday entitlement and location-related benefits.

CREALOGIX Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of origin, religion, age or gender. We support inclusion and welcome diversity as an essential source of strength in our global team. Please note that all our job descriptions are written gender neutral. 

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