About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Client Partner in the Direct Sales team, you’ll immerse yourself in the evolving digital and media landscape and X’s ongoing product developments to form collaborative relationships with clients and their ecosystem. You’ll help them find their voice and build connections with their customers through relevant and impactful campaigns on X, shaping their participation in the public conversation, and driving their business forward. If you’re an enthusiastic X user with exceptional sales experience, track record, and customer relationships, we invite you to talk to us about advertising sales opportunities.

This position is located in our office in Dubai and will require travel to client and agency locations, as well as regular trips to Saudi Arabia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a collaborative business relationship between X, top MENA companies and their marketing agencies (media / creative), with the objective of creating valuable annual partnership for both sides

• Create & deliver consultative sales presentations to demonstrate how Xr’s advertising products can be leveraged to connect with consumers

• Help advertisers build and execute effective digital strategies for X, measure results, and renew / up-sell to drive revenue growth

• Thought leadership – immersing yourself in the evolving media & digital landscape, and adapting to X’s ongoing product developments & priorities

• Strategic thinking

• Ability to understand, digest, and turn data and markets trends into actionable business opportunities, on both the short and long term

• Mentoring new team members as our organization grows

• Be involved in x-functional activities impacting X's footprint in the MENA region

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience

• Strong understanding of the MENA region

• A track record demonstrating an exceptional ability to develop and grow a book of business

• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both verbal and written in English

• Problem solving skills - just make things happen !

• Deep understanding of X and the regional media landscape, and related opportunities for marketers in MENA. Fine understanding of the dynamics of the Saudi market is a big plus.

• Experience in dealing with major and complex organizations in KSA is strongly preferred.

• Arabic language is a plus.

• Need to spend 3 days to Saudi Arabia minimum every month

• Experience in Tech platforms or consulting are a plus

• Established relationships with decision makers at companies and agencies

• Aptitude, creativity, and a preference for working in very fast paced environments

• Minimum BA / BS degree. Masters' degree preferred

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