Vice President of Sales - KSA
Lead the launch and scaling of Cognition's operations in KSA as the Vice President of Sales.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
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Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Launch and scale Cognition’s KSA operations
- Own country-level P and L
- Build and lead a high-performing local team
- Lead strategic partnerships with KSA and GCC enterprises
- Drive sales cycles end-to-end
Must have
- 10+ years of leadership experience in KSA
- Proven experience launching and scaling operations in new markets
- Deep relationships and understanding of KSA's enterprise and government sectors
- Strong enterprise sales, partnerships and GTM experience
- Fluency in Arabic and English
Nice to have
- Experience in AI, developer tools, or enterprise SaaS
- Background in engineering or product-led companies
- Exposure to high-growth US or global companies expanding into MENA
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Vice President of Sales for Cognition in KSA will be responsible for establishing and scaling the company's operations in the region, focusing on building a local team and driving revenue through strategic partnerships and direct sales. This role requires a blend of enterprise sales expertise and operational leadership, with a strong emphasis on launching new market initiatives in the technology sector. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in high-growth software or AI companies, along with deep connections in KSA's enterprise and government sectors.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Cognition's careers page September 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Vice President of Sales - KSA role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cognition targets vp candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Vice President of Sales - KSA role at Cognition.
From the original posting
About the Role
Vice President of Sales - KSA
As we expand into the Middle East, Cognition is looking for a Vice President of Sales to launch and scale our operations in KSA. This role is for an experienced executive who can build the full KSA business from scratch. You will lead go-to-market, establish commercial and government partnerships, hire cross-functional teams, build and scale a direct and partnerships team, with the necessary supporting functions and drive Cognition's footprint across the region.
You will be responsible for setting the strategy, driving revenue, managing the local P and L, and ensuring exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate combines enterprise sales experience with operational leadership, and has built or scaled high-growth technology organisations in KSA.
What you’ll do
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 partneras 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
What you’ll bring
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
Nice to have
Experience in AI, developer tools, or enterprise SaaS
Background in engineering or product-led companies
Exposure to high-growth US or global companies expanding into MENA
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