Manufacturing & Production
22 Jun
Regional Sales & Business Development Manager - Middle East & Africa
Regional Sales & Business Development Manager – Middle East & Africa
REPORTS TO:Head – Regional Business Development & Senior Strategy Manager, IMEA
REPORTEES:Business Development Managers (2)
BUSINESS DIVISION:International / India
JOB FAMILY / JOB DISCIPLINE:Commercial / Sales
LOCATION:Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
PURPOSE STATEMENT
This role is responsible for delivering strategic growth, market expansion, and business development initiatives across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to achieve regional revenue targets.
The incumbent will identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities while building strong customer and partner relationships. The role requires a commercially driven, externally focused leader with a deep understanding of the MEA market landscape, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a proven track record of driving growth across diverse markets, preferably within the Telecom and Life Sciences sectors.
The individual will work closely with regional and global business leaders, as well as cross-functional teams, to accelerate revenue growth and strengthen the company's market presence throughout the region.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Growth & Market Development
• Deliver business development strategies for the Middle East & Africa region in line with enterprise and regional growth priorities.
• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, strategic accounts, and channel/partner ecosystems to accelerate profitable growth.
• Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline across key markets within the region.
• Assess market trends, competitive activity, regulatory developments, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions and go-to-market approaches.
• Support market entry, expansion, and diversification initiatives across priority countries and sectors.
Customer & Partner Engagement
• Develop and strengthen senior-level relationships with key customers, distributors, partners, industry bodies, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead business development efforts for strategic accounts and high-value opportunities, including early-stage opportunity shaping and customer engagement.
• Identify strategic partnerships, alliances, and channel opportunities that strengthen regional market access and commercial reach.
• Represent the company at customer forums, industry events, and market-facing engagements across the region.
Commercial Leadership
• Drive opportunity qualification, deal development, and commercial negotiations to achieve regional revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop compelling value propositions and commercial strategies tailored to local market needs.
• Support revenue growth by converting strategic opportunities into sustainable business outcomes.
• Contribute to forecasting, pipeline reviews, and growth planning processes for the region.
Collaboration Across Businesses & Functions
• Work closely with regional and global commercial, product, marketing, supply chain, finance, legal, and operations teams to enable effective execution of growth initiatives.
• Partner with internal business leaders to align regional opportunities with product capabilities, operational readiness, and long-term strategic priorities.
• Ensure disciplined governance, compliance, and risk management across all business development activities.
Leadership & Capability Building
• Act as a key growth leader for the MEA region, bringing market insights, strategic thinking, and external perspectives to business planning.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across regions, businesses, and functions to drive business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a small regional business development team or matrixed resources where applicable.
KEY OUTCOMES / SUCCESS MEASURES
• Growth in qualified pipeline and new business opportunities across the MEA region.
• Achievement of regional revenue targets.
• Revenue contribution from new accounts, new markets, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Expansion of customer relationships and partner ecosystems in priority markets.
• Strengthened regional market presence and competitive positioning.
• Successful execution of market development and commercial growth plans.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• MBA with a minimum of 10–12 years of Business Development and Sales experience.
• Experience in B2B Sales within a multinational organization is highly preferred.
• Industry experience within Telecom and/or Life Sciences will be a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation through new business acquisition, new market development, or expansion into new customer segments.
• Ability to communicate in regional languages such as Arabic and French will be a strong advantage.