Director, Global Defense Sales, MENA

This position is open to candidates currently residing in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, or Qatar. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in their country of residence. Please note that visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is not available at this time for this position.Position SummaryThe Director, Global Commercial Sales at SIG SAUER will lead sales and strategic initiatives across selected global countries, including, but not limited to, countries within the MENA region. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader with a proven ability to drive revenue growth, develop markets, and manage high-performing teams. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking, sales expertise, operational excellence, and P&L awareness to meet and exceed organizational goals.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership in developing drive growth in the short, mid-and long-term growth across keySet and oversee forecasting methodologies, ensuring alignment with targets established by the Executive Vice President, and influencing long-rangeEnsure the achievement of annual sales targets and organization objectives, working with product managers in the USA to identify solutions to potential productProactively assesses, anticipate, and mitigate business risks, providing guidance to leadership to safeguard revenue and budgetRepresent SIG SAUER at key industry events to enhance brand visibility, support marketing initiatives, and drive productCollaborate with Quality and Technical teams to resolve product quality issues promptly andServe as a senior strategic liaison between the global commercial business and Sig Sauer's headquarters in the USA to ensure seamless communication and alignment of priorities, and escalation of critical issues.Advise and support the Executive Vice President on high-impact initiatives, contributing to cross regional strategy execution and operational .Monitor and facilitate the flow of information between HQ and the global team to maintain alignment on timelines, product availability, and businessAttend trade shows, fairs, and events as need to support businessMaintain compliance with 5S standards,Participate in and sustain 5S StandardsMust follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.Education/Experience/SkillsBachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field, 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in sales, or related global defense functions or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsibleMinimum of 5 years of senior level experience in leading high-impact sales strategies, market development, and strategic global development in defense or similarly complex international environment is stronglyHas direct experience and a high-level understanding of International Defense Industries, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and theExperience-based understanding of the territory strategy, capability, and future forceEffective communicator who can confidently interact with different departments such as executive management, Operations, Sales, Product Management, Marketing and MoD agencies at allPossess excellent people skills, be persuasive and be able to motivate and build strategic partnerships, within industry andDemonstrated success leading high-impact sales strategies, driving marketAdvanced understanding of standard business practices related to Sales processes and systems, including sales cycle management, com, performance reporting, forecasting disciplines, and territory optimization.Strong forecasting, negotiation, and collaboration abilities, with a proven ability to influence seniorSkilled and confident in communicating with executive leadership, including presenting strategic recommendations and businessStrong familiarity with strategic sales tools includes Excel, Salesforce and other CRMDemonstrated executive presence with a proven ability to influence, advise, and communicate effectively with C-suite leaders and senior stakeholders across the organization.Working ConditionsBased in the region with travel exceeding 50% of the time.Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitiveAbility to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and moveAbility to lift up to 25Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whereMust comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Security Mandates.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr