Sales Manager — AI & Big Data Solutions

Saal.ai is a UAE-headquartered Big Data and AI product company serving government, defence, energy, and regulated enterprise clients across the GCC. We are looking for a driven, technically grounded Sales Manager to own the full sales cycle — from prospecting senior decision-makers in Abu Dhabi’s government ecosystem through to commercial closure — representing our platform portfolio including DataPrism360, DigiXT, and Saal Agent Studio.Key Responsibilities: Own and grow a target account pipeline across Abu Dhabi government, semi-government, energy, and regulated enterprise sectorsDrive end-to-end sales cycles through consultative selling — needs discovery, solution mapping, proposal, negotiation, and commercial closeTranslate complex AI and Big Data capabilities into compelling value propositions for both technical and C-suite audiencesCollaborate with pre-sales, product, and delivery teams to craft winning proposals and RFP/RFT responsesMaintain accurate pipeline data, forecasting, and opportunity tracking in CRM; represent Saal.ai at key industry forumsKey Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline5–10 years B2B solution sales with a proven record of closing complex, high-value dealsMinimum 5 years continuous UAE market experience; active relationships in Abu Dhabi’s government and semi-government ecosystemDemonstrated experience selling technology solutions to government, semi-government, or defence entities in the GCCStrong working knowledge of AI and Big Data — able to hold credible technical conversations independentlyConsultative selling approach; able to shape client requirements, not just respond to themBased in Abu Dhabi or able to relocate immediately. Fluent English; Arabic an advantagePreferred Qualifications: Prior experience selling AI, Big Data, analytics, or enterprise data platform projects in the UAE or GCCFamiliarity with Abu Dhabi government procurement frameworks (ADNOC, AD Ports, ADQ portfolio, health authorities)Experience navigating RFP/RFT processes and consortium or teaming arrangementsExposure to agentic AI, LLMs, or data intelligence platforms at a product levelExisting senior-level relationships within UAE federal or Abu Dhabi government bodiesMBA or Master’s is a plus, not a prerequisite