Job Description

Business Development Director


Alexa Translations - Dubai


Salary: Market-Related Base + Commission


Experience: 5+ years in Sales


Languages: English & Arabic

About Us



Alexa Translations is a leading translation service provider that helps the world's largest and most prestigious legal, financial, and government industries with translation solutions that elevate the way they do business. Since 2002, we have grown our reputation by forging long-term relationships built on trust. Helping our clients reach their business goals is the foundation of our success.


We have built best-in-class Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) machine translation technology that is specifically trained for the Canadian legal and financial markets. It delivers complex, industry-specific translations with unprecedented quality and unmatched speed.

About the Role:



Join our pioneering team as a Business Development Director, spearheading the introduction of our A.I. platform to enterprises in the legal and financial industries in the Middle East. As the key individual contributor to the Business Development team, you will lead the charge in the entire sales cycle, strategically prospecting, engaging with decision-makers at all levels, and negotiating enterprise deals. This is a unique opportunity for a resourceful self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset to make a significant impact in a new market for Alexa Translations - driving new business and establishing our brand in the Middle East. Our launch in Dubai forms the base of our coverage of the thriving Middle Eastern market. If you thrive on autonomy, prospecting, problem-solving, and achieving ambitious goals, we want you to be part of our international expansion journey at Alexa Translations.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic prospecting and prioritizing high-opportunity prospects in Dubai and across the Middle East.
• Building a solid pipeline of opportunities with a mix of near-term and longer-term close dates.
• Managing the end-to-end sales cycle through active prospecting, handling inbound leads, and ensuring effective closure.
• Documenting client communications in HubSpot, acting as the client's advocate and providing valuable feedback.
• Ensuring a high client satisfaction advising on best practices and serving as a liaison between clients and internal teams.
• Defining and tracking key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of market expansion efforts.
• Collaborating with team members and other departments to brainstorm and implement innovative go-to-market strategies in the Middle East.
• Demonstrate creative thinking, handle pressure, and consistently meet monthly sales targets.

Experience:

• 5+ years of demonstrated success in strategically selling to complex accounts, with a focus on the legal and financial sectors.
• Full proficiency in professional-level English and Arabic required.
• Previous experience building and expanding into new markets, specifically emphasizing successful market development in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated capability to leverage existing professional networks or effective product selling.
• Strong track record of successfully managing all aspects of the sales cycle.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships with C-level executives and senior managers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and CRM software (HubSpot).
• Verifiable track record of success in selling B2B SaaS solutions, a bonus.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

General Expertise:

• Results-driven mentality with a strong grasp of prospecting.
• Sharp critical thinking and tactical execution skills.
• Superior organization skills, with proficient and habitual time management practices.
• Represent the brand with sophistication and impeccable presentation through strong written and oral communication skills.
• Forward-thinking approach with a focus on innovative solutions for new market challenges.
• Adept at influencing and persuading key decision-makers within existing networks to support and endorse new products.
• Active listening skills.
• Outgoing and personable personality, adept at working with all levels of management and external stakeholders.
• A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and solution-oriented mindset.


We appreciate all applicants for their interest. However, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.


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