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Sales Director

Rakuten SymphonyRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
4 hours ago
Job description

Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit :

Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan’s newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global.

To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud‑native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to drive growth and market penetration in the strategic Saudi Arabia market. The ideal candidate should have a long track record in selling Radio, Cloud and OSS solutions, with an extensive network across telecom operators, neutral hosts, key enterprises and data centre customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Reporting

Due to the strategic importance of the Saudi market, this Individual Contributor role will be directly reporting to the VP regional Sales MEA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead End‑to‑End sales efforts for ORAN, OSS, and private cloud solutions, driving fast revenue growth and market share in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across all Rakuten Symphony Business Units Products portfolio.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies for the Kingdom that align with the company’s global goals and the regional targets.
  • Establish and foster strategic partnerships with all telecom operators, neutral hosts, and key enterprises and data centre customers in the Kingdom, ensuring long‑term client relationships.
  • Leverage existing relationships and connections with all telecom operators, neutral hosts and key enterprises and data centre customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Leverage existing business relationship with all key System Integrators and local resellers in the Kingdom.
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in the Kingdom.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, technology shifts, and competitive dynamics to position Rakuten Symphony as a market leader.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain relationships with senior executives and decision‑makers across telecom and enterprise sectors.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights into technology transitions, business opportunities, and the strategic value of Rakuten Symphony’s offerings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Engineering) to tailor solutions that meet specific client needs.
  • Leadership

  • Represent Rakuten Symphony at industry conferences and events, enhancing the company’s brand and thought leadership in the Kingdom.
  • Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or other advanced degrees are a plus.
  • 12‑15 years of senior‑level experience in sales, business development within the telecom industry in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Saudi Nationality (Preferred). If not, Arabic native speaker is a must with existing Residence Permit in Saudi Arabia.
  • Proven track record of driving growth in telecommunications and enterprise sales, particularly with ORAN, OSS, and cloud platforms.
  • Deep understanding of the business and technology transitions impacting telecom operators and enterprises in the region.
  • Experience in working in matrix organizations collaborating with Business Units Sales and Pre‑Sales Teams as well as Partners Alliance Teams.
  • Network & Relationships

  • Strong connections across the telecom sector and top enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a proven ability to leverage relationships for business growth.
  • Experience negotiating with senior stakeholders and managing complex sales cycles at the enterprise level.
  • Strong understanding of ORAN, OSS, and cloud platform technologies and its application to the Saudi Market.
  • Exceptional Sales, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and deliver results.
  • Benefits of Working at Rakuten Symphony

  • Global and inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a rapidly evolving telco landscape.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Comprehensive professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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