Sales Director, Data & AI

We're hiring a senior Sales Director, Data & AI to lead practice growth for a leading global consultancy in Saudi Arabia. You'll own strategic client relationships, win new business and turn advanced technology into clear business outcomes for C-suite clients.

The role

• Own annual bookings, revenue and margin targets for the Data & AI practice
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy across key industries and strategic accounts
• Build pipeline through new logos, account expansion and partner-led opportunities
• Lead enterprise sales cycles from origination to negotiation and closure
• Advise C-suite leaders on data modernisation, cloud, AI and GenAI
• Build alliances with cloud providers, technology vendors and ecosystem partners
• Orchestrate presales, delivery, legal and finance around each pursuit
• Coach sales talent and represent the firm at executive events

You'll have

• 10+ years in enterprise technology and Data & AI-led sales
• A proven record of meeting or exceeding demanding targets
• Success winning strategic new logos and high-value, multiyear deals
• Strong knowledge of data engineering, governance, cloud data platforms and AI/GenAI
• Understanding of procurement life cycles and deal registration
• Credibility with C-level executives and procurement leaders
• Saudi experience (public sector, financial services, telco, healthcare or education)
• Degree in Engineering, CS or IT
• Fluent Arabic and English

Why this role

Own the growth of a Data & AI practice in one of the world's fastest-moving digital markets, with the backing of a global firm and a senior seat at the table.