
Sophos · Dubai
About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organization...
About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
You will be responsible for driving net‑new customer acquisition across the UAE, focusing exclusively on opening new enterprise and higher mid‑market accounts. Operating as a front‑end sales specialist, you will own pipeline creation and deal closure while working in close alignment with Enterprise and Mid‑Market Account Executives, Sales Engineering, and Channel Partners.
Your mission is simple: win new logos, build qualified pipeline, and expand market presence across strategic UAE accounts .
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What Is The Role Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Account Executive. To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Because Elastic isn't just a "product" but a versatile search, observability, and security platform, the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems. We are seeking a Senior Account Executive dedicated to expanding elastics footprint across a set of targetted and spending accounts. In this role, you will own the full sales cycle—from cold outreach to close—focused entirely on acquiring new logos in an assigned territory. If you excel at navigating new organizations and demonstrating the value of advanced search technology to stakeholders, this is your opportunity to drive our next phase of growth. What You Will Be Doing * Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic’s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within new Mid-Market accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones. * Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights. * Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures. * Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face. * Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings. * Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently. * Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth. * Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles. * Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals. * Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes. What You Bring * The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the grit of a value-based seller. * Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in large strategic accounts, across enterprise and Public Sector, evidenced by overachievement. * Mindset: Pure focus on acquiring new logos with a record to prove it. * Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic’s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical. * Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions * Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization. * Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership. * Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date. * Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals * AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring * Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions #LI-PM1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. 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About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. Role Summary The Enterprise Account Executive will lead Sophos’ engagement across UAE Government entities - including federal and emirate‑level ministries, authorities, public agencies, and state‑owned/ government‑controlled enterprises (SOEs/GCEs). The role requires a strategic, consultative seller who can build trusted senior relationships, win net‑new government logos, and expand Sophos’ footprint across existing public sector accounts. Success requires deep familiarity with government procurement, tendering, information assurance requirements, and the public sector channel ecosystem in the UAE.
Want to join a hyper-growth scale-up? 🚀 For over 20 years, DiliTrust has been digitalizing the legal departments of the world's largest companies. No more contracts scattered across folders, litigation tracked on spreadsheets, or general meetings managed by hand! Our SaaS platform perfectly addresses market needs and covers all the challenges faced by legal departments. A pioneer in AI and machine learning in LegalTech, let's revolutionize the daily work of legal professionals together. Already a leader in France, Italy and Spain, we are accelerating our expansion across Europe, North America, the Middle East and LatAm. Our goal? To become the first LegalTech Unicorn and transform the global market. 💡 Our clients? 3,000 companies in over 50 countries, including 80% of the CAC 40! We enjoy unwavering market visibility and recognition. What will your missions be at DiliTrust? Pre-sales support & qualification Analyze the functional and technical needs of prospects (lawyers, legal counsel, legal departments, general secretaries, etc.) Define the response and positioning strategy for Enterprise clients alongside the sales team Write and respond to requests for proposals (RFP/RFI) on functional and technical matters Demonstrations & proof of concept Support the sales teams in defining the value proposition Prepare and deliver demonstrations based on clients' business value Set up demo environments or PoVs (Proof of Value) tailored to client challenges Translate legal business needs into concrete solutions on the platform and into compelling storytelling Collaborate with Product and R&D teams to surface field needs and functional gaps Commercial proposal development Contribute to building offers and commercial proposals Participate in defining priority use cases and associated ROI Document field feedback (objections, recurring questions, unmet needs) to enrich sales resources Candidate profile: Strong understanding of the legal sector (corporate law, compliance, governance, contracts, etc.) Fluent in Arabic and English (C1 level) Proficiency in complex sales cycles in B2B SaaS environments At least 8 years of experience in a customer-facing role at a software publisher or consulting firm Our culture: a shared foundation for sustainable growth At DiliTrust, hyper-growth goes hand in hand with a caring environment. Our values unite us and drive us to go further: ✅ Trust - Our DNA, ensuring transparency and integrity. ✅ Inclusion - Every voice matters, every talent has its place. ✅ Hands-on spirit - Resilience, initiative and action are our drivers. ✅ Excellence - We aim for impact, performance and innovation. ✅ Team spirit - Alone we go fast, together we go further. Why join us? 💼 With our remote work policy, alternate between remote and in-office for a better work/life balance. 💰 Competitive salary, profit-sharing and quarterly variable pay to reward your performance. 🏆 Awarded "Happy at Work" and "Tech at Work" every year since 2019, DiliTrust offers a fulfilling and stimulating work environment! DiliTrust is a socially responsible company, committed to diversity within its teams and to promoting professional equality at all levels.