Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of B2B, enterprise sales, or business development experience with a proven track record in a quota-carrying role. Experience in financial services, particularly with financial data, market intelligence, capital markets technology, or enterprise SaaS, is highly preferred.
Description
Account Executive | Middle East (Financial Services)We are partnering with a leading global provider of financial education and professional training solutions that works with investment banks, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, and financial institutions worldwide.As part of continued growth across the Middle East, we are seeking a highly driven Account Executive to take ownership of new business development across the region.This is a true hunter role.If you're motivated by building pipeline, opening new doors, winning strategic accounts, and exceeding revenue targets, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth business serving some of the world's most sophisticated financial institutions.What You'll Be DoingIdentify, prospect, and engage new clients across the Middle EastBuild and manage a strong pipeline of high-value opportunitiesOwn the full sales cycle from first outreach through to contract signatureGenerate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and industry engagementDevelop relationships with senior decision-makers across financial institutionsLead commercial conversations and navigate complex buying processesRepresent the business at client meetings, conferences, and industry eventsContribute market insights and feedback to support regional growth strategyConsistently exceed revenue and pipeline targetsWhat We're Looking For5-10 years of B2B sales, enterprise sales, or business development experienceDemonstrated success in a quota-carrying roleProven ability to generate pipeline and win net-new businessStrong track record of outbound prospecting and opportunity creationExperience managing a complex sales cycleExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable operating independently and owning a territoryHighly motivated, commercially driven, and competitivePreferred BackgroundsFinancial data and analyticsMarket intelligenceCapital markets technologyInvestment researchEnterprise SaaSBanking technologyRisk and compliance solutionsFinancial services technology