Sales Director, Data & AI

Sales Director, Data & AI Leading global consultancy Riyadh, KSA 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 lifecycles 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. Show more Show less