Enterprise Sales Manager EMEA & MEA

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Dubai, ARE
Remote
404K-441K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media
The Role
Lead expansion of Ookla's enterprise business across the Middle East and Africa. Identify, qualify, and close new enterprise opportunities; manage strategic accounts; drive retention, renewals, upsell and pipeline growth; engage executive stakeholders; develop value propositions and business cases; collaborate with Customer Success, Product, and Professional Services; represent Ookla at industry events; contribute market and competitive insights to regional strategy.
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The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Enterprise Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Ookla's enterprise business across the Middle East and Africa while managing and growing a portfolio of existing strategic accounts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across enterprise sectors including hospitality, real estate, transportation, smart cities, government, education, healthcare, retail, and large venues. The role will focus on positioning and selling Ookla's enterprise solutions portfolio, including:

  • Enterprise Experience Assurance powered by Ekahau and Speedtest Certified

  • Speedtest Pulse

  • Customer Experience and Outage Intelligence solutions powered by Downdetector

  • Speedtest Insights and Advanced Analytics services

The Enterprise Sales Manager will work closely with the VP Sales MEA, Sales Directors, Customer Success Managers, Product Specialists, and Professional Services teams to execute regional growth strategies and deliver measurable business outcomes for customers.


Expectations For Success

 

  • Develop and execute a territory and account growth strategy aligned with MEA strategic objectives.

  • Identify, qualify, and close new enterprise opportunities across targeted industries.

  • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

  • Engage executive stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, Digital Transformation Leaders, Customer Experience Leaders, IT Directors, and Operations Executives.

  • Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.

  • Develop compelling value propositions and business cases that demonstrate measurable customer outcomes.

  • Manage a portfolio of existing enterprise customers and strategic accounts.

  • Drive customer retention, renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities.

  • Establish trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with Customer Solutions and Success teams to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term value realization.

  • Develop relationships with system integrators, managed service providers, technology partners, consultants, and industry influencers.

  • Support strategic initiatives focused on expanding Ookla's presence in adjacent industries beyond telecommunications.

  • Participate in industry events, conferences, workshops, and executive briefings.

  • Contribute market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to support regional strategy development.

 

Requirements

 

We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.  

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

  • MBA or advanced business qualification is advantageous.

  • 7–12 years of enterprise technology sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quota.

  • Experience selling SaaS, analytics, networking, telecommunications, customer experience, cloud, managed services, or enterprise software solutions.

  • Strong experience managing strategic accounts while developing new business opportunities.

  • Familiarity with enterprise networking, Wi-Fi technologies, customer experience management, digital transformation, or connectivity-related solutions is highly desirable.

  • Experience operating across multiple countries within the Middle East and Africa is preferred.

  • Strong consultative and solution-selling capabilities.

  • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and outcomes.

  • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.

  • Strategic account planning and opportunity management expertise.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.

  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional regional languages are advantageous.

  • New business revenue generation

  • Enterprise pipeline growth

  • Customer retention and renewal performance

  • Upsell and cross-sell success

  • Forecast accuracy

 

About Ookla

Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.

                                                      

Our Benefits 

Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits.  We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.  

At Ookla, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.

 

Compensation Range 

Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is AED404,000 - AED441,000 Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ookla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ookla, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal​ opportunity, and belonging.​ DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while​ enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive​.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • MBA or advanced business qualification
  • 7-12 years of enterprise technology sales experience with proven track record of exceeding quota
  • Experience selling SaaS, analytics, networking, telecommunications, customer experience, cloud, managed services, or enterprise software solutions
  • Strong experience managing strategic accounts while developing new business opportunities
  • Familiarity with enterprise networking, Wi-Fi technologies, customer experience management, digital transformation, or connectivity-related solutions
  • Experience operating across multiple countries within the Middle East and Africa
  • Strong consultative and solution-selling capabilities
  • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and outcomes
  • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
  • Strategic account planning and opportunity management expertise
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Additional regional languages

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  • Healthcare Strength Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.

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Year Founded: 1927

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