Business Development Manager – Middle East Government

About the role

SS8 Networks is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth with government agencies across the Middle East. The role focuses on identifying, developing and closing high‑value opportunities that align with SS8’s lawful and location intelligence solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with government customers in the region.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, achieving quarterly and annual booking targets.
• Develop deep knowledge of government procurement policies, tendering processes and compliance requirements.
• Represent SS8 at industry events, trade shows and government meetings.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, legal and operations teams to tailor solutions for public‑sector clients.
• Prepare detailed proposals, presentations and responses to RFI/RFPs.
• Cultivate long‑term strategic relationships with key government stakeholders, partners and consultants.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform go‑to‑market strategies.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of business development, sales or account management experience selling to international governments or public‑sector clients.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in complex, high‑value B2G environments.
• Strong understanding of international government procurement, tendering and compliance processes.
• Excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills.

Required skills

• Presentation
• Negotiation
• Government procurement processes
• Business development
• Account management
• Compliance requirements
• Bidding processes
• Sales