Launch and scale Cognition’s KSA operations as our first senior hire in market
Own country-level P and L, hiring, sales execution, and operational performance
Build and lead a high-performing local team across sales, customer success, engineering, support, and operations
Lead strategic partnerships with KSA and GCC enterprises and government agencies
Drive sales cycles end-to-end and close deals directly and via partners with key enterprise customers
Partner with our global leadership team to align product-market fit for the GCC
Represent Cognition externally in KSA's business and technology ecosystem
Build scalable internal processes for customer onboarding, implementation, and success
Provide feedback to Product and Engineering on localisation and feature needs

10+ years of leadership experience in KSA, ideally at fast-growing software or AI companies
Proven experience launching and scaling operations in new markets selling disruptive software
Deep relationships and understanding of KSA's enterprise and government sectors
Strong enterprise sales, partnerships and GTM experience with a track record of closing complex deals
A blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
Fluency in Arabic and English
Experience building cross-functional teams from the ground up with world class talent
Passion for technology, innovation, and shaping the future of work

Vice President of Sales

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