Wonderful opportunity to be in an award-winning SaaS organisation looking for Sales Director, Middle East || @ Dubai/ Riyadh Please DM for further details
H/P: +65
9165 5825 || H/P: +91 99867 39628 || E-mail: surendra@pivotal.associates
Experience: 15-20 years in
enterprise sales, selling software solutions to life insurance companies in the
Middle East
About Organisation
Organisation is an intelligent platform
automation SaaS company enabling life insurers to accelerate digital
transformation. Our low-code/no-code technology helps modernize underwriting,
claims, and distribution processes while integrating seamlessly with core
systems.
With a strong presence in MEA, Southeast
Asia, and North America, Organisation is now expanding its business in the Middle
East insurance market. We are looking for a Sales Director with deep
expertise in selling enterprise software solutions to life insurance
carriers across the region.
The ideal candidate will have a strong
network across Middle Eastern insurers, be comfortable engaging both business
leaders (Underwriting, Claims, Distribution) and IT executives (CIOs, CTOs,
Innovation Heads), and thrive in a high-growth SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive new business sales in the Middle East life
insurance sector, achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
- Identify, develop, and close enterprise deals with life
insurance carriers by positioning Organisation’ automation and digital
transformation platform.
- Engage and consult business leaders (Chief Underwriters,
Heads of Claims, Distribution Heads) on how Organisation can solve
operational and customer experience challenges.
- Sell technical value to IT leaders (CIOs, CTOs,
Innovation Heads) by demonstrating platform capabilities,
integrations, and modernization potential.
- Manage full sales cycle, from prospecting
to contract negotiation and closing.
Market Expansion & Strategy
- Develop and
execute a go-to-market strategy tailored to Middle Eastern
insurers, considering regulatory requirements and regional business
practices.
- Work with marketing
teams to drive demand generation through industry events, digital
campaigns, and thought leadership content.
- Stay updated on
regional insurance trends, regulatory shifts, and competition
from global and local players.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Leverage existing
industry relationships to build a strong pipeline and accelerate deal
closures.
- Establish a trusted
advisor role among executives across underwriting, claims,
distribution, and IT.
- Collaborate
internally with pre-sales, customer success, and product teams to
ensure seamless customer engagements.
Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth
- Develop
strategic partnerships with local system integrators, industry
consultants, and regional technology vendors to enhance sales
opportunities.
- Work with
alliances and partnerships teams to identify co-sell opportunities
with regional players.
Who You Are
·
Enterprise
Sales Leader: 15-20 years in enterprise software sales, with
a focus on selling to life insurance companies in
the Middle East.
·
Industry
Expert: Strong understanding of Middle Eastern life insurance processes,
regulatory challenges, and digital transformation needs.
·
Tech-Savvy: Experience selling insurance technology,
automation, AI-driven platforms, or digital transformation solutions
to business and IT teams.
·
Established
Network: Deep relationships with
decision-makers across insurance carriers,
regulators, and technology partners in the region.
·
Hunter
Mentality: Proven ability to develop new business, manage complex sales
cycles, and close enterprise deals.
·
Strategic
& Self-Driven: Ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies,
adapt to evolving market dynamics, and work independently in a high-growth SaaS environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior
experience selling digital transformation, automation, AI, or
low-code/no-code platforms to insurers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar,
Bahrain, or Kuwait.
- Understanding
of core insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, FINEOS etc)
and their role in digital transformation.
- Experience
navigating complex sales cycles, including proof-of-concept (PoC)
engagements, procurement, and IT/security approvals.
- Strong
understanding of cloud, API-driven platforms, and AI-based automation
technologies.