Sales Manager (enterprise networking, security, data centre or ICT or Information and communication technology)

One of our clients in Abu Dhabi is looking for Sales Manager, prime contractor supplying IT and communications technology products, solutions and services exclusively to the government entities. Key Responsibilities Business development and account management • Develop and execute the sales strategy and business development plan for government, defense and security accounts. • Identify, qualify and pursue new opportunities across federal entities, MOD and strategic accounts. • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government and defense customers, end users, procurement authorities and project stakeholders. • Act as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned accounts and managing key account plans. Opportunity and bid management • Own the full sales cycle: lead generation, qualification, solution scoping, proposal and RFQ/tender response, negotiation, award, contract execution and post-delivery follow-up. • Prepare and submit commercial proposals, quotations, tender submissions and technical/commercial responses in coordination with presales, project management and procurement teams. • Negotiate commercial terms and contract conditions while protecting company margin, cash flow and risk position. • Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in the company CRM and report on pipeline health, win/loss and forecast accuracy. OEM, distributor and partner engagement • Engage OEMs and authorized distributors to secure deal registration, special pricing, technical support and delivery commitments for opportunities. • Coordinate implementation partners and subcontractors on primed projects, ensuring scope, pricing, timelines and commercial terms are aligned before submission. • Maintain awareness of relevant OEM partner programs and ensure opportunities are structured to preserve authorizations, incentives and support entitlements. Market and compliance • Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, pricing trends and risks. • Represent the company at industry exhibitions, conferences, customer meetings and OEM events. • Ensure all sales activity complies with UAE law, government and MOD procurement requirements, export-control and end-user obligations, OEM authorization terms, company policies and contractual commitments. Experience • Overall 8–10 years of B2B/B2G sales experience in IT and communications technology, with at least 5-7 years selling to UAE government, defense or security customers. • Experience managing strategic/key accounts in the UAE, ideally within Abu Dhabi federal and MOD entities. • Working knowledge of UAE government and MOD procurement processes, tender mechanics and contract structures. • Experience working through OEM and distributor channels, including deal registration, partner pricing and programme requirements. • Familiarity with enterprise networking, security, data centre, unified communications or related ICT solution areas. Show more Show less

8-10 years of B2B/B2G sales experience; at least 5-7 years selling to UAE government, defense or security customers; experience managing strategic/key accounts in the UAE (Abu Dhabi federal and MOD entities); experience working through OEM and distributor channels (deal registration, partner pricing and programme requirements); familiarity with enterprise networking, security, data centre, unified communications or related ICT solution areas.

Business development and account management: Develop and execute the sales strategy and business development plan for government, defense and security accounts; identify, qualify and pursue new opportunities across federal entities, MOD and strategic accounts; build and maintain senior-level relationships with government and defense customers, end users, procurement authorities and project stakeholders; act as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned accounts and managing key account plans. Opportunity and bid management: Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through RFQ/tender response, negotiation, award, contract execution and post-delivery follow-up; prepare and submit commercial proposals, quotations, tender submissions and technical/commercial responses in coordination with presales, project management and procurement teams; negotiate terms while protecting margin and risk; maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in CRM. OEM, distributor and partner engagement: Engage OEMs and authorized distributors to secure deal registration, special pricing, technical support and delivery commitments; coordinate implementation partners and subcontractors on primed projects ensuring scope, pricing, timelines and terms are aligned; maintain awareness of OEM programs and ensure opportunities preserve authorizations and incentives. Market and compliance: Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis; represent the company at industry events; ensure all sales activity complies with UAE law, government and MOD procurement requirements, export-control and end-user obligations, OEM terms and company policies.