Director, General Manager Sales

About the role

The General Manager for the UAE will drive Cisco's go‑to‑market strategy, leading cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver business growth and operational excellence. This senior position reports directly to regional leadership and represents Cisco across the broader marketplace.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Country leadership team to set strategic objectives and budgets aligned with client demand.
• Drive the overall sales motion and ensure forecast accuracy for predictable bookings growth across Cisco’s portfolio.
• Implement end‑to‑end sales methodologies to improve funnel reliability and lead‑generation efficiency.
• Cultivate strategic government and executive relationships to create new revenue streams and increase market share.
• Chair the UAE Country Leadership Board to champion employee engagement, community initiatives, and compliance.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading large‑scale sales organizations in the technology industry.
• Proven executive‑level track record managing P&L and large sales quotas.
• Experience selling B2B enterprise technology to public and private sector clients in the UAE.
• Background in building or managing software and services businesses with a lifecycle approach.
• Relevant qualification in IT or business management.

Required skills