sales and business development manager

Anduril

<div><div>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
ABOUT THE TEAM</h3>

Anduril's Middle East team delivers cutting-edge platforms, software-first systems, and integrated effects from across Anduril's portfolio to regional customers, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) serving as our primary growth anchor. The team adapts and applies Anduril's core hardware and software products to serve the unique national security and defense requirements of Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC. As this team rapidly expands its footprint in Riyadh, this role requires an applicant willing to take on diverse responsibilities. The Business Development (BD) team is responsible for identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new opportunities and capabilities for the company. BD team members serve as the bridge between Saudi defense stakeholders and the broader Anduril team; they convey local operational requirements to our global enterprise while serving as the Anduril brand ambassador in-Kingdom. They partner extensively with engineering and program management to ensure Anduril products exceed regional mission demands and align with KSA's defense modernization goals.
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ABOUT THE JOB</h3>

We are looking for an Associate Director, Business Development (BD) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to identify, shape, and capture opportunities to grow revenue within the Kingdom and the wider region. You will serve as the critical link between Saudi defense prospects/clients and our global product teams, translating local operational needs into the Product and Engineering pipelines to ensure Anduril's suite of autonomous systems meets the Kingdom's security demands. This role requires a high degree of initiative, localized cultural fluency, and a deep understanding of Saudi procurement. You will have direct ownership of shaping, capturing, and executing business development opportunities in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 defense localization objectives.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO</h3>
<ul><li>Find, pursue and close business within Saudi Arabia. This will involve extensive travel within the Kingdom, high-level engagement at regional defense exhibitions (such as the World Defense Show), and deep responsibility for navigating KSA budget cycles and ministerial approval processes. Success will be achieved by developing deep relationships within the Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ministry of National Guard (MNG), Ministry of Interior (MoI), and presidency forces. You will monitor local buying cycles, lead specific proposal and capture efforts, and generate highly targeted growth strategies based on KSA's threat landscape and strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Develop capture strategies. Provide cohesive business plans and execution models that outline acquisition paths, create clear alignment to Saudi investment strategies, and drive towards programs of record. Success will be achieved by engaging key stakeholders&mdash;including the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)&mdash;to shape requirements, secure relevant funding, and develop localized industrialization and supplier strategies for competitive captures.</li>
<li>Drive product adoption and program transition. Anduril thrives by developing new technologies for our clients' most pressing operational challenges, particularly in UAS, Counter-UAS, and border security. You will drive the transition of nascent concepts into KSA operations through early-stage pilot programs, field trials, and collaborative R&amp;D. Internally, you are charged with translating Saudi defense challenges back into our engineering organization, ensuring our product suite remains best-in-class for the region's unique desert and maritime operating environments.</li>
<li>Grow existing business. While the primary role is capturing new business, you will represent all Business Lines across Anduril's portfolio. You will partner with local execution teams, joint venture partners, and product engineers to scale our footprint with existing Saudi clients. This involves not only expanding current contracts but leveraging established relationships to explore new capabilities, sensor integrations, and localized software-defined command and control (C2) solutions.</li>
<li>Communicate our value to clients. BD team members are brand ambassadors who represent Anduril to Saudi decision-makers, local industrial partners, and the regional public. You must project the company's ethos, clearly communicating our software-first approach, speed of innovation, and competitive edge in localized co-production and technology transfer.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h3>
<ul><li>5+ years of business development, military operational, or strategic sales experience interfacing directly with Saudi government decision-makers (i.e. MoD, MNG, MoI, security forces), with deep expertise in GAMI regulations, localization mandates, and Saudi procurement processes.</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a proven growth leader with prior experience in commercial or defense capture and sales within the Kingdom, demonstrating a track record of building, executing, and winning defense contracts under Saudi Vision 2030 guidelines.Prior acquisition or operational experience in-Kingdom, with a strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's strategic security priorities and threat environment.</li>
<li>An aptitude and appetite to thrive within organizations with nascent structure, high-ownership culture, and a &quot;whatever it takes&quot; environment.</li>
<li>A knack for knocking out deliverables in an ambiguous environment, while maintaining a level-head, strong interpersonal skills, and the cultural gravitas required to navigate senior-level Saudi defense environments.</li>
<li>Excellent writing and communication skills with experience briefing senior military commanders and executive leadership.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.</li>
<li>Ability to travel 50%-75% (predominantly within KSA and the Middle East, with occasional travel to US HQs).</li>
<li>Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, or Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) government security clearance.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h3>
<ul><li>Experience shaping and leading capture efforts directly involving SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) or local Saudi defense-industrial partners.</li>
<li>Prior experience working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and Saudi direct commercial procurement, including navigating ITAR, licensing, and technology releasability.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of KSA defense modernization programs, with a history of zero-to-one program growth in the Middle East.</li>
<li>Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership individual who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment, and adapt global technologies to the local market.</li>
<li>Riyadh-based or willing to permanently relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Currently has and is able to maintain an active U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand or Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) security clearance.</li>
<li>Strong bilingual communication skills; fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English.</li>
</ul><div>
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

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Benefits</h3>

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits. 

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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</h3>

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
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<div>To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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<li>No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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<li>Please always verify communications:
<ul><li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.</li>
<li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.</li>
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</li><li>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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<li>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</li> 
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</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Data Privacy</h3>

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 


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Associate Director, Business Development, Saudi Arabia

Projecttech

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<div><div><div>Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Industry: Engineering, Construction &amp; EPC
 
Availability: ASAP
Position Overview
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving business growth and strengthening the company&rsquo;s presence within the Engineering, Construction, and EPC sectors. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, managing the full sales cycle, and supporting the company&rsquo;s commercial objectives across Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Engineering, and Technical Services.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Engineering, Construction, and EPC markets.</li>
<li>Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract award.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with clients, developers, EPC contractors, consultants, and government entities.</li>
<li>Lead commercial proposals, tenders (RFP/RFQ), and contract negotiations.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.</li>
<li>Monitor market trends, major projects, and competitor activities.</li>
<li>Collaborate with technical and project delivery teams to ensure client satisfaction.</li>
</ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of Business Development experience within Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, or EPC sectors.</li>
<li>Proven track record in B2B sales and contract acquisition.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of consultative selling and tendering processes.</li>
<li>Experience in PMC, Project Controls, or Engineering Services is an advantage.</li>
</ul>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
<ul><li>Achievement of annual revenue and sales targets.</li>
<li>Number and value of qualified opportunities generated.</li>
<li>Lead-to-contract conversion rate.</li>
<li>Quality and value of the sales pipeline.</li>
<li>Number and value of contracts awarded.</li>
<li>Customer acquisition and retention rates.</li>
<li>Client satisfaction and long-term relationship development.</li>
<li>Accuracy of sales forecasts and CRM reporting.</li>
<li>Contribution to market growth within the Engineering, Construction, and EPC sectors.</li>
</ul></div><div><div><div><div>Job Category: Construction Engineering EPC
</div><div>Job Type: Management
</div><div>Job Location: Saudi Arabia Riyadh</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Business Developement Manager (J26-405)

Yousef Al-Rajhi Group

Job Title: Sales Manager – Freight ForwardingLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Manager with a strong background in Freight Forwarding and Logistics to drive business growth and expand our customer portfolio. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing new business, managing key accounts, and delivering customized logistics solutions across air, sea, and land freight services.This role requires a highly motivated sales professional with excellent market knowledge, strong industry connections, and a passion for achieving ambitious sales targets. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth and revenue targets. </li><li>Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain services. </li><li>Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate clients, importers, exporters, and key decision-makers. </li><li>Promote and sell Air Freight, Sea Freight, Land Transportation, Customs Clearance, Warehousing, and Value-Added Logistics Services. </li><li>Prepare quotations, proposals, service agreements, and commercial presentations. </li><li>Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while ensuring profitability. </li><li>Manage and grow existing customer accounts by identifying additional business opportunities. </li><li>Collaborate closely with Operations and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction. </li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to develop effective sales strategies. </li><li>Prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance updates for management. </li><li>Represent the organization at industry events, exhibitions, networking forums, and client meetings. </li><li>Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies and industry regulations. </li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field. </li><li>5–8 years of experience in Freight Forwarding sales, with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. </li><li>Strong experience selling Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Customs Clearance, Warehousing, and Integrated Logistics Solutions. </li><li>Established network within the Saudi logistics and freight forwarding market is highly preferred. </li><li>Excellent knowledge of international shipping, freight forwarding processes, and supply chain solutions. </li><li>Strong negotiation, presentation, and business development skills. </li><li>Excellent communication and relationship management abilities. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. </li><li>Valid Saudi driving license is preferred. </li><li>Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. </li></ul> Key Competencies<ul><li>Business Development </li><li>Freight Forwarding Sales </li><li>Air, Sea &amp; Land Freight Solutions </li><li>Key Account Management </li><li>Customer Relationship Management </li><li>Contract Negotiation </li><li>Supply Chain Solutions </li><li>Strategic Sales Planning </li><li>Market Analysis </li><li>Revenue Growth </li><li>Communication &amp; Presentation </li><li>Problem Solving </li></ul> What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary package with an attractive incentive structure. </li><li>Opportunity to work with a growing and innovative logistics organization. </li><li>Career development and advancement opportunities. </li><li>Professional and collaborative work environment. </li><li>Performance-based rewards and recognition. </li></ul> Ideal Candidate BackgroundWe are looking for candidates with sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain companies, preferably from leading international or regional logistics providers such as DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne+Nagel, DSV, DB Schenker, CEVA Logistics, Expeditors, Agility Logistics, Aramex, Bahri Logistics, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, FedEx Logistics, CMA CGM Logistics, Maersk Logistics, or similar organizations. Candidates with a strong customer network and a successful record in acquiring and managing freight forwarding clients within the Saudi market will be highly preferred.

Sales Manager – Freight Forwarding

Hilti Saudi Arabia

<div>
 
 Making Construction Better
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for generating sustainable sales revenue and maximizing Hilti&rsquo;s share of business with Facade stakeholders in the KSA through project approach. By doing this, you will create sustainable business relationships with high-level contacts and present the Hilti value proposition and differentiation to decision-makers to secure business.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 As a Project Account Manager VF , you will be responsible for driving sales and business growth for our ventilate fa&ccedil;ade systems.
 
 
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 Develop and execute a sales strategy within the assigned territory, targeting key ventilated fa&ccedil;ade projects.
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 Engage with stakeholders (architects, consultants, contractors, developers) to specify and promote our fa&ccedil;ade systems.
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 Deliver our value proposition and respond to technical and commercial inquiries.
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 Work closely with internal teams (design, customer service, logistics) to ensure seamless project execution.
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 Prepare and present tailored proposals in collaboration with the design team.
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 Follow up on project approvals and drive the conversion of specifications into sales.
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 Build and maintain long-term relationships with industry professionals.
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 Think strategically and creatively to identify new business opportunities.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
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 Min. 3 Years proven experience within the Fa&ccedil;ade industry (Ventilated Fa&ccedil;ade Preferred)
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 Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in business development and sales.
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 Strong communication skills with fluency in English and Arabic.
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 Ability to engage with technical and commercial stakeholders.
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 Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage project follow-ups effectively.
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 A proactive, out-of-the-box thinker with a results-driven approach.
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 Self-driven and ability to work autonomously
 
 
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 What&rsquo;s In It For You
 
 
 
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 Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
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 Comprehensive training and career development programs
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 Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
 
 
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 Opportunities for international mobility and advancement
 
 
 
 Why Hilti
 
 
 
 Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we&rsquo;re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you&rsquo;ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you&rsquo;ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
 
 
 
 Commitment to Inclusion
 
 
 
 At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
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Project Account Manager

Hilti Group

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Making Construction Better</h2>
You will be responsible for generating sustainable sales revenue and maximizing Hilti&rsquo;s share of business with Facade stakeholders in the KSA through project approach. By doing this, you will create sustainable business relationships with high-level contacts and present the Hilti value proposition and differentiation to decision-makers to secure business. 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What You'll do</h2>
<div>As a Project Account Manager VF , you will be responsible for driving sales and business growth for our ventilate fa&ccedil;ade systems.
 
 
<ul><li>Develop and execute a sales strategy within the assigned territory, targeting key ventilated fa&ccedil;ade projects.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Engage with stakeholders (architects, consultants, contractors, developers) to specify and promote our fa&ccedil;ade systems.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Deliver our value proposition and respond to technical and commercial inquiries.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work closely with internal teams (design, customer service, logistics) to ensure seamless project execution.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Prepare and present tailored proposals in collaboration with the design team.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Follow up on project approvals and drive the conversion of specifications into sales.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Build and maintain long-term relationships with industry professionals.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Think strategically and creatively to identify new business opportunities. 
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What You&rsquo;ll Bring</h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Min. 3 Years proven experience within the Fa&ccedil;ade industry (Ventilated Fa&ccedil;ade Preferred)
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in business development and sales.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Strong communication skills with fluency in English and Arabic.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Ability to engage with technical and commercial stakeholders.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage project follow-ups effectively.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>A proactive, out-of-the-box thinker with a results-driven approach.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Self-driven and ability to work autonomously 
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What&rsquo;s In It for You</h2>
<ul><li>Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives</li>
<li>Comprehensive training and career development programs</li>
<li>Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop</li>
</ul>Opportunities for international mobility and advancement 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Why Hilti</h2>
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we&rsquo;re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you&rsquo;ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you&rsquo;ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork. 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Commitment to Inclusion</h2>
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.</div></div></div></div>

Visa

<div>About Us 
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale &mdash; tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters &ndash; to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
Visa&rsquo;s strategy on capturing a share of new flows focuses on Government payments as a key pillar. Government payments often contribute between 30-40 percent of total market payments and governments everywhere are investing heavily to modernize and digitize their infrastructure. As the new VGS team, we will be leading the company efforts in developing our strategy, leverage expertise in various groups around the company and develop comprehensive government solutions. We are also prioritizing markets for focus and enablement of specialized sales teams.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Work with the dedicated VGS sales teams to support the pre sales engagement with key distribution partners for Visa solutions (issuers, enablers, service providers), gaining deeper understanding of government needs, priorities and use cases to support the sell in cycle.</li><li>
Ideate and co-create innovative capabilities and features with digital partners and enablers combining Visa capabilities and partner capabilities to test new use cases, product features and recommended deployment approaches using a digital-first mindset and the contemporary product management techniques of digital native companies (e.g., human centered design, minimum viable product, rapid prototyping, etc.</li><li>
Support the development of Government technology needs or partnership integration requirements into Visa Technology requirements for prioritization, scoping and build</li><li>
Support developing joined up solutions that leverage Visa digital technologies including VisaNet, CyberSource, Visa Secure, Tokenisation, Click to Pay, Visa Risk Manager, Visa Developer Consumer Control APIs etc.</li><li>
Support thought leadership on Government payment processing options that blend Visa and partner capabilities with broad government agendas and national payments infrastructure.</li><li>
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Visa&rsquo;s capabilities to complement your understanding of national payments infrastructure and trends in payments generally plus the ability to think holistically about the design of a new offering and the implications related to both the customer&rsquo;s experience as well as the organization&rsquo;s ability to implement and scale</li><li>
Work closely with business partners including Risk, Client Services, Legal, Privacy, Government Engagement on the introduction of new solutions.</li><li>
Ensure that Visa solution delivery documentation is fit for purpose for Government clients and where gaps exist, work with internal solution owners to remedy</li><li>
Liaise with product owners within the global and regional Visa teams to influence product development and timing based on the Government needs and requirements.</li><li>
Prepare and manage dashboards to track ongoing projects and ensuring delivery and revenue realization of signed deals.</li></ul>
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications<ul><li>
8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or at least 6+ years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or at least 4 years of work experience with a PhD</li><li>
5+ years of solution architecture experience in companies serving governments. The ideal candidate would have technology and ideally pre-sales experience in one or more of the following industries - retail banking, payments, technology, consulting.</li><li>
Proven ability to translate client needs into product requirements by adapting existing products and solutions</li><li>
High degree of competence in RESTful APIs, various architecture patterns, API and SDK integration, mobile/web application development, RTP payment architecture and Open Banking exposure</li><li>
Design thinking product development methodology experience</li><li>
Experience in business development or partnership development in payments industry is a plus.</li><li>
Strong client and executive-facing communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders across a matrixed environment</li><li>
Proven ability to work on complex and often ambiguous problems, to drive results.</li><li>
Must have a mindset that embraces creativity, optimism, ambiguity and learning quickly.</li><li>
Product person at heart</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic language is a must for this position</li></ul>
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</div>

Solution Architect - Senior Manager, GCC Lead

<div>About Us 
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale &mdash; tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters &ndash; to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, RAS Specialist Seller, part of the larger Value-Added Services Sales function, with expected focus on the sale of services related to RAS in the markets of KSA, Bahrain and Oman (KBO). Internally, the role requires collaboration with a wide range of cross functional teams, including but is not limited to Generalist Sellers, Sales Operations, Product, Sales Engineering, Strategy, Client Services, GTM, and Marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Own, build, and continuously refine a qualified pipeline specifically for Fraud &amp; Risk (RaS) solutions, focusing on high-value issuer use cases (authorization fraud, scam prevention, transaction monitoring, identity risk). Manage and meet the targets for KBO RaS VAS Sales both on incremental new revenue and existing revenue.</li>
Drive full sales lifecycle (discovery solutioning commercial structuring<li> closure) with a strong emphasis on value articulation and ROI (fraud reduction, approval rate uplift, cost optimization)</li><li>
Lead deep-dive client discovery sessions to diagnose issuer fraud challenges (e.g., false positives, authorization declines, mule detection, digital onboarding risks). Translate client pain points into tailored solution architectures leveraging Visa Risk &amp; Identity capabilities</li><li>
Develop relationships with fraud, risk and digital teams within issuer organizations. Engage C-level and senior risk stakeholders using data-backed insights and industry benchmarks.</li><li>
Demonstrate expertise and understanding of Fraud and Risk platforms for Cards and Payments</li><li>
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the payment&rsquo;s ecosystem, specifically Issuers needs, emerging trends, real time payments, regulatory changes, and the specific operational challenges players in the payment&rsquo;s ecosystem face.</li><li>
Ensure timely and accurate updates on sales activities are captured in Microsoft Dynamics, offering Insight into market trends and competitive analysis.</li><li>
Ensure high levels of client/ prospect satisfaction through proactive outreach with relevant insights and regular follow-ups.</li><li>
Partner with the Generalist Sales team to prepare proposals, presentations, and other sales materials that highlight Visa solutions' technical capabilities and advantages to address client needs.</li><li>
Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to issuers that align with Visa&rsquo;s Purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with various teams, including Product, Client Services, Finance and Technology, to ensure optimal client experience and continuous product improvement.</li><li>
Promote an understanding of critical success factors to achieving the assigned solutions revenue objectives.</li><li>
Provide input into design and implementation of sales collateral, general marketing and promotional activities and materials to ensure increased awareness of VAS objectives and priorities.</li></ul>
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Accountable for driving and achieving the sales targets for RaS VAS Solutions, potentially inclusive of other Issuer Value Added Services over time, booking revenue lines through collaboration and partnership with Account Executives through acquisition of net-new customers or upsell of existing clients.</li><li>
Acquisition of new clients and retention/ growth of existing clients in partnership with market product teams.</li><li>
Understand clients&rsquo; complex challenges/ problems and uses of Visa technology to drive solutions with said technology.</li><li>
Champion and lead from the front with Visa&rsquo;s value-based sales methodology, post-sale commercialization, mutual success planning with clients and across Visa to ensure client outcomes and Visa revenue realization.</li><li>
Partner with the Product and Sales engineering teams to prepare proposals, presentations, and other sales materials that highlight our solutions' technical capabilities and advantages.</li><li>
Engage with internal cross functional teams including Product Management, Product Development, Sales Engineering, Client Support and Product Marketing to relay market feedback and provide input into the design of new solutions.</li><li>
Identify, qualify and quantify market specific opportunities in close cooperation with local relationship management and product teams.</li></ul>
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 8 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)</li><li>
Knowledge and understanding of payment processing including products and services, business systems and processes</li><li>
Expert knowledge and understanding of issuer related Risk and Fraud solutions and platforms. Including but not limited to International Scheme provided platforms and Enterprise- Wide Fraud management platforms.</li><li>
Card issuer/ banking/Retail banking/financial services sector or payment business experience.</li><li>
Direct experience in managing a sales pipelines</li><li>
Excellent sales skills</li><li>
Excellent time management skills and ability to achieve goals with minimal management oversight</li><li>
Very strong technical skills</li><li>
Expert understanding and influencing the direction in KSA, Bahrain and Oman by selling the VisaNet story (features, benefits, et al).</li><li>
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to influence direction and change attitudes and decisions of senior level international bankers</li><li>
Strong self-management skills including demonstrable drive and energy</li><li>
Sales/ business development experience and proven negotiation skills</li><li>
Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management, including the ability to work effectively within GCC</li><li>
Fluent in English</li></ul>
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</div>

Sr. Manager, Risk and Security Intelligence Solutions (RAS) Specialist Seller, KSA, Bahrain and Oman

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