Business Development Manager - Middle East (Cyber Security)

🏢 X-PHY
📍 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRemote
📅 Posted: 6mo ago🔄 Updated: 6mo ago
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We are seeking a Channel BDM to drive market growth and partner acquisition for cybersecurity hardware in the Middle East, focusing on UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role demands a hunter mindset, hands-on market development, and solution selling to build a robust partner ecosystem. You will lead lighthouse accounts, coach partner sales teams, manage pipelines, and travel extensively to establish immediate market credibility and long-term customer value. A background in B2B ICT or cybersecurity sales with 5-8 years of experience and strong communication skills is required.
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSolution SellingConsultative SellingHR ManagementB2B Sales
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Relationship BuildingCommunicationPresentation Skills
🎁 Benefits & Perks
  • Self-Managed, Ownership-Driven Culture that empowers individuals to take initiative and make an impact
  • Performance-Based Bonuses that reward results, contributions, and value creation
  • Passionate, Energetic, and Innovative Work Culture where ideas are encouraged and collaboration thrives
  • Clear Opportunities for Growth and Development through continuous learning, exposure, and career progression
  • Positive and Supportive Work Environment that values respect, teamwork, and high performance
Requirements
About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly energetic, ambitious, and driven Channel BDM (Business Development Manager - the role responsible for driving market growth and partner acquisition) to aggressively expand market presence across the Middle East for our cutting-edge cybersecurity hardware solutions. This role is designed for a professional with a relentless "hunter" mentality, a willingness to learn quickly, and the stamina to run across the market to close deals. This is not a role for managing the status quo; it requires establishing a robust partner ecosystem from the ground up and mastering the art of solution selling to position advanced cybersecurity hardware as a critical business enabler. Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Expansion & Partner AcquisitionTargeted Regional Expansion: Spearhead aggressive market entry by executing a localized channel partner strategy. The primary focus will be on penetrating the UAE (United Arab Emirates - a primary business hub country in the Middle East) and KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - a major, high-growth market country in the Middle East).Lighthouse Account Strategy: Hunt and secure high-profile "lighthouse" accounts (key, early-adopter clients that serve as a beacon to attract other regional customers) within these target countries. This involves working closely with top-tier SI (System Integrator - a business that builds computing systems for clients by combining hardware and software products) partners to establish immediate market credibility and accelerate broader regional adoption.Relentless In-Market Presence: Maintain an aggressive and consistent travel schedule across the target regions. This is a true "boots on the ground" role focused on building face-to-face relationships, knocking on doors, and securing the critical meetings necessary to build a massive sales pipeline.Solution-Led Strategy: Pivot partners away from transactional, feature-based selling. The role requires driving a solution selling strategy that bundles our cybersecurity hardware with partner services to solve specific, complex customer pain points (such as ransomware protection and critical infrastructure defence).Sales & Revenue GenerationTarget Ownership: Take full ownership of sales targets by directly supporting partners in closing complex, high-value deals using consultative solution selling techniques.Pipeline Management: Work closely with partners to build, track, and accelerate joint business plans, focusing on long-term customer outcomes and recurring value rather than one-off sales.Continuous Learning & EnablementTechnical Mastery: Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn the deep technical aspects of hardware-based cybersecurity to confidently educate and empower the partner network on the solution selling methodology.Partner Coaching: Train partner sales teams on how to uncover deep-seated client needs, ask the right discovery questions, and position the hardware as the ultimate business solution in a highly competitive landscape. Candidate RequirementsExperience & MindsetExperience: 5 to 8 years of high-performance experience in B2B (Business-to-Business - sales conducted directly between companies rather than to individual consumers) sales, channel development, channel partner management, or account management within the ICT (Information and Communications Technology - the broader technology sector encompassing communications and IT infrastructure) or cybersecurity space.Proactive "Hunter" DNA: A proven track record of relentless prospecting, cold outreach, and breaking into new accounts. The ideal candidate hunts for leads rather than waiting for them.Solution Selling Expertise: Demonstrated ability to transition from product-feature pitching to consultative solution selling, understanding the customer's total journey and underlying business challenges.Coachability: Must be highly adaptable, open to feedback, and eager to master new technologies and sales methodologies.Skills & CompetenciesHigh Energy: Possesses the physical and mental stamina to thrive in a fast-paced, high-travel role across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council - the regional economic and political union of Arab states bordering the Gulf).Communication: Punchy, confident, and clear presentation skills, with the ability to command a room whether speaking to technical engineers or business owners.
Description
X-PHY is an industry leader in cybersecurity technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions that proactively protect businesses from evolving cyber threats. We don’t just build products—we build the future. As a cybersecurity technology company, we are redefining industry standards, pushing boundaries, and creating transformative solutions to protect the digital world.Joining us isn’t just about securing a job—it’s about embarking on an entrepreneurial journey. Here, you don’t just work for the company; you grow with it.We seek visionaries who think beyond the ordinary, strategists who challenge the status quo, and action-takers who execute with intensity and precision. If you're ready to shape the future of cybersecurity, we want you on our team.
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