Experience Required: 10+ years in Sales (at least 4+ years in Cybersecurity, ideally OT/IoT Security)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Sales Professional to join our OT & IoT Cybersecurity business unit in the UAE. The candidate will be responsible for driving sales across the GCC region, focusing on Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), IoT/XIoT Security, and related services/solutions. This role requires a strong hunter mindset, consultative selling skills, and the ability to engage at CxO and technical leadership levels across critical infrastructure industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business development in the OT & IoT Cybersecurity space across Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Transport, and Smart Cities sectors.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline; achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.
- Position company’s OT/IoT Security portfolio – including consulting, implementation, and managed services – to clients.
- Work closely with internal pre-sales, delivery, and vendor ecosystem to craft winning proposals and solutions.
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with CISOs, CIOs, OT Heads, and Engineering Managers.
- Lead the end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, proposal, negotiations, closure, and handover.
- Stay updated on OT cybersecurity trends, regulatory requirements and competitor landscape.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client workshops.
- Prepare accurate forecasts, account plans, and business reports for leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of proven sales experience, with at least 4+ years in Cybersecurity sales.
- Strong exposure to OT/ICS/IoT/XIoT Security solutions, industrial networking, and critical infrastructure.
- Solid track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets in the GCC.
- Strong network of client relationships within energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, and transport verticals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of vendor ecosystem in OT/IoT Security
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.