Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive, quota-carrying sales/business development experience across the UAE and/or the wider GCC and Egypt markets, specifically in physical security technology (Vulnerability Assessment, Command & Control systems, PSIM, robotics/autonomy, video surveillance, or critical infrastructure protection).
A demonstrated, verifiable track record of successful sales engagements with government and/or large enterprise entities in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and/or Egypt. Candidates must be prepared to provide evidence of past success during the interview process.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline; an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience is an advantage.
Fluency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken, is mandatory.
Strong understanding of government procurement and tendering processes across the covered markets.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt, as well as internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing relationships with decision-makers within regional ministries of interior/defense, law enforcement agencies, or critical infrastructure operators.
Experience managing a multi-country sales territory for an international security technology vendor.
Arabic-English bilingual proficiency across both Gulf and Levantine/Egyptian business contexts.
Travel Requirements
This role requires frequent travel across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt to meet clients, partners, and government stakeholders, as well as periodic international travel for company meetings, training, and industry events.
What ARES Offers
Competitive, market-aligned compensation with performance-based incentives.
The opportunity to help shape ARES's go-to-market strategy in a high-priority, expanding region.
Direct access to, and mentorship from, the Regional President, MENA.
A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on national security and critical-infrastructure protection.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a brief cover letter summarizing relevant sales experience and evidence of past success .Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
ARES Security International is an equal opportunity employer. This job description reflects the general nature of the role; specific duties may evolve based on business needs.