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

Workday

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Not specified; not specified; not specified
5+ years selling saas/cloud erp solutions
Experience closing deals with c-level executives
Proven track record in emerging middle east markets
This role offers a career-defining opportunity to be one of the first Account Executives establishing Workday's presence in Riyadh

Job Summary

  • This role offers a career-defining opportunity to be one of the first Account Executives establishing Workday's 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 company is a Fortune 500 leader offering a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm for tackling big challenges.

Matching Summary

This role offers a career-defining opportunity to be one of the first Account Executives establishing Workday's presence in Riyadh.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years selling SaaS/Cloud ERP solutions
  • Experience closing deals with C-level executives
  • Proven track record in emerging Middle East markets
  • Ability to build pipeline from scratch in new territory
  • Experience managing long sales cycles for enterprise clients

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in Arabic language
  • Understanding of competitive landscape in KSA
  • Strong cultural fit with integrity and empathy values
  • Experience launching new market offices
  • Collaborative mindset with pre-sales teams

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years field sales experience in SaaS/ERP/HCM
  • 5+ years collaborating with internal pre-sales teams
  • Significant sales experience specifically in KSA/Middle East
  • Validated ability to close deals in emerging markets

Work Rights

Preference given to candidates already based in KSA

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