We are seeking a high-performing Senior Manager Partnerships & Alliances (MEA) to build and scale our partner ecosystem across MEA with an initial focus on the GCC and large African markets. This is a strategic and revenue-impacting role involving both partner development and partner-led sales execution.
You will recruit enable and manage partnerships with consulting firms system integrators distributors cloud hyperscalers and complementary fintech solution providers to create pipeline and close software license deals across lending and transaction banking.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Recruitment & Development: Identify onboard and activate high-potential partners across MEA with an initial focus on those that can source or influence opportunities at customers.
Go-to-Market Leadership: Build joint value propositions sales plays and go-to-market plans that position FinnOne Neo and FinnAxia for success in Tier 1/2 banks Islamic banks digital banks and NBFIs.
Pipeline Generation & Deal Influence: Work closely with partners to source qualify and jointly pursue opportunities; drive partner-led and partner-influenced deal cycles to closure.
Partner Enablement: In collaboration with Nucleuss solution and technology specialists equip partners with product knowledge sales training pitch materials and competitive positioning to increase win rates.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sales Pre-Sales Product and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on partner strategy and execution.
Requirements
Profile & Experience
10 years of experience in partnerships and alliances sales or business development within financial technology or enterprise software vendors.
Proven track record of building and scaling partner ecosystems in MEA on the back of relationships across consulting firms SIs hyperscalers and fintech solution providers coupled with executive communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.
Deep understanding of the MEA banking landscape and demonstrated success in influencing and closing enterprise software deals (preferably in lending or transaction banking).
Ability to operate with high autonomy and collaborate with geographically dispersed internal teams.
Must already be based in Dubai with valid work authorization and readiness and ability to travel as needed.
Required Skills:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead our Auto Finance Solutions business in the DFW region. The candidate must have direct experience in closing deals with captive finance arms banks or subprime lenders and should ideally have worked at leading auto finance technology providers. This role is pivotal to our U.S. growth strategy and demands a professional who combines deep industry knowledge strong CXO-level relationships and the ability to close multi-million-dollar enterprise deals.. This role is critical to driving our U.S. expansion in the auto finance sector and requires deep industry knowledge relationships and the ability to sell complex SaaS solutions. Key Responsibilities Revenue Generation Own the end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting solution presentation RFP/RFI management negotiation and deal closure. Build and manage CXO-level relationships with captive lenders (OEMs) banks credit unions and subprime/non-prime lenders. Drive new logo acquisition in the U.S. auto finance sector and deliver on annual revenue targets. Build and nurture strong executive relationships with key decision-makers across captive lenders (OEMs) banks and subprime/non-prime lenders. Identify new markets segments and partnership opportunities to accelerate revenue growth. Represent the company at leading industry events (e.g. AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference Auto Finance Summit). Market Intelligence & Strategy Execution Stay abreast of auto finance digital transformation trends emerging technologies and competitive movements. Analyze market data customer feedback and competitor activities to refine sales strategies. Provide leadership with insights on market share expansion deal progression and key risks or opportunities. Sales Operations & Governance Maintain accurate sales forecasts budgets and pipelines for the assigned region. Drive adoption of CRM tools and ensure structured reporting and visibility of deal progression. Collaborate with finance legal and operations teams to ensure compliance and effective contract management. Track pipeline forecasts and market insights with a focus on auto finance digital transformation trends. Represent the company at auto finance industry events (e.g. AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference Auto Finance Summit). Desirable Skills & Competencies 1015 years of proven enterprise sales experience in auto finance technology or financial services software. Hands-on exposure to loan origination loan servicing collections and asset management systems (LOS/LMS). Prior experience in SaaS or cloud-based solution sales within the auto finance domain. Strong network across auto finance institutions in the U.S. particularly within the Texas/DFW region(Preffered). Demonstrated success in closing multi-million-dollar enterprise deals and managing large complex sales cycles. Excellent consultative selling negotiation and executive communication skills. Deep understanding of auto finance compliance frameworks and procurement processes. Familiarity with auto loan/lease lifecycle origination servicing collections repossession recovery and remarketing. Knowledge of subprime and non-prime lending segments Experience applying strategic selling frameworks Strong ability to influence and engage C-level executives across captives banks and independent lenders. Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in a fast-scaling environment.
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Manager Partnerships & Alliances (MEA) to build and scale our partner ecosystem across MEA with an initial focus on the GCC and large African markets. This is a strategic and revenue-impacting role involving both partner development and partner-led sales exec...
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Manager Partnerships & Alliances (MEA) to build and scale our partner ecosystem across MEA with an initial focus on the GCC and large African markets. This is a strategic and revenue-impacting role involving both partner development and partner-led sales execution.
You will recruit enable and manage partnerships with consulting firms system integrators distributors cloud hyperscalers and complementary fintech solution providers to create pipeline and close software license deals across lending and transaction banking.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Recruitment & Development: Identify onboard and activate high-potential partners across MEA with an initial focus on those that can source or influence opportunities at customers.
Go-to-Market Leadership: Build joint value propositions sales plays and go-to-market plans that position FinnOne Neo and FinnAxia for success in Tier 1/2 banks Islamic banks digital banks and NBFIs.
Pipeline Generation & Deal Influence: Work closely with partners to source qualify and jointly pursue opportunities; drive partner-led and partner-influenced deal cycles to closure.
Partner Enablement: In collaboration with Nucleuss solution and technology specialists equip partners with product knowledge sales training pitch materials and competitive positioning to increase win rates.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sales Pre-Sales Product and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on partner strategy and execution.
Requirements
Profile & Experience
10 years of experience in partnerships and alliances sales or business development within financial technology or enterprise software vendors.
Proven track record of building and scaling partner ecosystems in MEA on the back of relationships across consulting firms SIs hyperscalers and fintech solution providers coupled with executive communication skills and cross-cultural fluency.
Deep understanding of the MEA banking landscape and demonstrated success in influencing and closing enterprise software deals (preferably in lending or transaction banking).
Ability to operate with high autonomy and collaborate with geographically dispersed internal teams.
Must already be based in Dubai with valid work authorization and readiness and ability to travel as needed.
Required Skills:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead our Auto Finance Solutions business in the DFW region. The candidate must have direct experience in closing deals with captive finance arms banks or subprime lenders and should ideally have worked at leading auto finance technology providers. This role is pivotal to our U.S. growth strategy and demands a professional who combines deep industry knowledge strong CXO-level relationships and the ability to close multi-million-dollar enterprise deals.. This role is critical to driving our U.S. expansion in the auto finance sector and requires deep industry knowledge relationships and the ability to sell complex SaaS solutions. Key Responsibilities Revenue Generation Own the end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting solution presentation RFP/RFI management negotiation and deal closure. Build and manage CXO-level relationships with captive lenders (OEMs) banks credit unions and subprime/non-prime lenders. Drive new logo acquisition in the U.S. auto finance sector and deliver on annual revenue targets. Build and nurture strong executive relationships with key decision-makers across captive lenders (OEMs) banks and subprime/non-prime lenders. Identify new markets segments and partnership opportunities to accelerate revenue growth. Represent the company at leading industry events (e.g. AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference Auto Finance Summit). Market Intelligence & Strategy Execution Stay abreast of auto finance digital transformation trends emerging technologies and competitive movements. Analyze market data customer feedback and competitor activities to refine sales strategies. Provide leadership with insights on market share expansion deal progression and key risks or opportunities. Sales Operations & Governance Maintain accurate sales forecasts budgets and pipelines for the assigned region. Drive adoption of CRM tools and ensure structured reporting and visibility of deal progression. Collaborate with finance legal and operations teams to ensure compliance and effective contract management. Track pipeline forecasts and market insights with a focus on auto finance digital transformation trends. Represent the company at auto finance industry events (e.g. AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference Auto Finance Summit). Desirable Skills & Competencies 1015 years of proven enterprise sales experience in auto finance technology or financial services software. Hands-on exposure to loan origination loan servicing collections and asset management systems (LOS/LMS). Prior experience in SaaS or cloud-based solution sales within the auto finance domain. Strong network across auto finance institutions in the U.S. particularly within the Texas/DFW region(Preffered). Demonstrated success in closing multi-million-dollar enterprise deals and managing large complex sales cycles. Excellent consultative selling negotiation and executive communication skills. Deep understanding of auto finance compliance frameworks and procurement processes. Familiarity with auto loan/lease lifecycle origination servicing collections repossession recovery and remarketing. Knowledge of subprime and non-prime lending segments Experience applying strategic selling frameworks Strong ability to influence and engage C-level executives across captives banks and independent lenders. Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate in a fast-scaling environment.
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