Large Enterprise Account Executive - Net New - Middle East (riyadh, Ksa)

Workday

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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5+ years selling saas erp hcm solutions
Experience closing deals with c-level executives
Proven track record in middle east emerging markets
Workday is seeking a Large Enterprise Account Executive for their new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on establishing market presence and driving customer growth in the region. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in SaaS sales to C-level executives, with a strong preference for those familiar with the Middle Eastern market

Job Summary

  • This role offers a career-defining opportunity to be one of the first Account Executives establishing Workday's market presence in Riyadh.
  • You will guide large enterprise customers in transitioning from legacy platforms to Workday's AI platform for people, money, and agents.
  • The position requires negotiating deals with C-Suite executives while maintaining accurate pipeline and service forecast data.

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Workday is seeking a Large Enterprise Account Executive for their new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on establishing market presence and driving customer growth in the region. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in SaaS sales to C-level executives, with a strong preference for those familiar with the Middle Eastern market.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years selling SaaS ERP HCM solutions
  • Experience closing deals with C-level executives
  • Proven track record in Middle East emerging markets
  • Ability to build pipeline from scratch for new office launch
  • Strategic account planning and territory management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in Arabic language
  • Understanding of competitive landscape in KSA
  • Experience partnering with pre-sales teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Cultural fit for integrity and empathy driven environment

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years field sales experience in SaaS/Cloud ERP/HCM
  • 5+ years collaborating with internal pre-sales and value teams
  • Significant sales experience specifically in the Middle East or KSA region
  • Experience leading longer deal cycles including prospecting

Work Rights

Preference given to candidates already based in KSA

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