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Firstup

Workforce communications platform for employee engagement

Account Executive

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesAED700k - AED800k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be currently based in Dubai for this UAE-based role supporting customers across the UAE and broader GCC region.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of consistently strong sales performance selling high-value SaaS solutions to complex business challenges within large enterprise organisations.
  • Demonstrated success selling to C-suite stakeholders at large UAE, GCC, or multinational enterprise organisations.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and closing six- and seven-figure deals.
  • Experience selling enterprise technology, ideally within employee experience, workforce communications, HR technology, collaboration, or a related SaaS category.
  • A consistent track record as a top performer who meets or exceeds quota.
  • Professional fluency in English is required.
  • Strong commercial judgement and the ability to remain self-motivated and resilient.
  • Ability to build credibility and trust with technical and business decision-makers in a competitive environment.
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation, and forecasting skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% across the UAE, GCC, and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business within the ideal customer profile through value-based selling and clear articulation of platform differentiation.
  • Develop and execute a territory go-to-market strategy for the UAE and GCC market.
  • Lead the full sales process, from initial discovery through contract negotiation and close.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior business and technical stakeholders, including C-suite decision-makers.
  • Orchestrate internal resources throughout the sales process, including technical validation, solution consulting, professional services, and executive sponsors.
  • Build compelling business cases and supporting materials to help prospects gain internal alignment and progress through the buying cycle.
  • Stay current on product capabilities and enhancements, and deliver tailored demonstrations to prospective customers.
  • Develop, manage, and progress a healthy pipeline of qualified enterprise opportunities.
  • Use MEDDPICC and Command of the Message to prepare strategically for customer conversations, advance opportunities, and forecast revenue accurately.
  • Maintain accurate and timely customer, opportunity, and forecast information in Salesforce and other relevant systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.
  • Experience selling enterprise technology within employee experience, workforce communications, HR technology, collaboration, or a related SaaS category.

About the Company

Firstup

Workforce communications platform for employee engagement

Firstup offers a Workforce Communication Platform that improves internal communications within organizations by helping them reach, connect, and engage every employee across locations. The platform provides a fully branded experience to orchestrate messages, target employees on the right channels and devices, and automate campaigns, with integration to other workplace tools. The subscription model includes access to features, premium support, eLearning, and a library of resources, along with webinars and thought leadership content. Firstup differentiates itself by serving a large enterprise base (including many Fortune 100 companies) and focusing on authentic employee engagement and digital transformation of workplace communications. The company's goal is to enhance the digital employee experience and make organizational communications more effective and timely.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$126.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2006

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