About Alaan
Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.
Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 2,000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.
In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.
Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.
We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.
About the roleAs a Account Executive, you will drive our growth in the Middle East by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. You’ll engage with potential clients, present our fintech solutions, and close deals to drive revenue. Your role is key in expanding our market presence and achieving sales targets in the region.
What you'll do- Leading product demonstrations for new customers
- Following up with prospects throughout the sales cycle to ensure needs are being met
- Developing meaningful relationships with all customer personas
- Owning the handover from the Sales team to the Customer Success teams
- Helping activate onboarded customers on Alaan and getting them started
- Taking care of the activation cycle from onboarding to the first transaction
- Work closely with Sales and Customer success managers
- Provide feedback from customers and the market to product, marketing, and business teams
- You have at least 3 years of experience in Outbound B2B SaaS Sales, preferably in the startup environment
- A serious degree of customer obsession to truly solve a problem for our customers
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility when addressing shifting or competing priorities
- Proven ability to drive the sales process and convert leads to potential customers
- You have a knack in building meaningful relationships with customers you’re in contact with
- You are comfortable with the ever-changing dynamics of a high-growth startup
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is a must
- Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
- Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
- Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
- Participate in exciting offsite events
- Competitive salary and equity
- Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more
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What We Do
Alaan is the SuperCard™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East.
With the SuperCard, businesses get more than just a card - they get speed, control, and intelligence built in.
Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.
Alaan has everything businesses need to manage and control their expenses - the SuperCard, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralised dashboards, all in one place.
Over 2000+ businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises - G42, Lulu Exchange, Rivoli, Tabby, Foodics - use Alaan to control their spending and save costs. From 2022 to now, our customers have saved over 1.5Mn hours by using Alaan.
