Deployment Strategist Lead - Middle East

About the role

ElevenLabs, an AI company behind human-like voice models, is looking for a Deployment Strategist Lead for the Middle East. This is a senior, remote-first position where you open a new market and build the team to do it, working alongside an experienced sales leader to deploy voice AI technology at strategic customers. The role is based in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, with regular travel for customer on-site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Meet with strategic customers to understand their audio and voice AI needs and pain points.
• Hire and lead a team of forward-deployed engineers in the region.
• Identify use cases through deep customer engagement and work with engineers to implement voice and audio AI solutions.
• Design and architect bespoke integrations and guide customers on best practices.
• Present results and proposals to technical teams and C-suite executives, and build demos for customers.
• Work with Research and Product teams to turn field insights into software and AI models, and explore new industries.
• Own end-to-end delivery of major projects for strategic partners and collaborate daily with customer engineering and executive teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience engaging and influencing C-suite and VP-level stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to hire, develop and manage high-performing technical teams.
• Strategic and commercial awareness, including deal structures, go-to-market motions and revenue impact.
• Fluency in English and Arabic and deep understanding of regional and cultural nuances.
• Nice to have: experience building relationships with system integrators, resellers and technology partners.

Required skills

• Basic Python and understanding of API integration for scripting, prototyping and demo building.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Quickly grasp voice and audio AI models and their applications.

What we offer

• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development and social travel.
• Monthly co-working stipend if you live away from a main hub.
• Annual team offsite.
• A culture focused on impact rather than job titles, with a global team.