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  • Date posted

    October 23, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Dubai UAE

  • Career level

    Mid

  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    Any

Description

The Cloud & Service Provider Director for the Middle East and Africa leads regional business development with cloud, colocation, and service-provider customers. The role develops growth strategy, strengthens relationships with major accounts and ecosystem partners, and coordinates technical and commercial teams to position integrated solutions for data-centre and digital infrastructure needs. It requires senior commercial leadership and an understanding of customer investment priorities and the regional market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a regional strategy for cloud and service-provider business growth across the MEA market.
  • Build senior relationships with cloud providers, colocation operators, data-centre developers, consultants, and strategic ecosystem partners.
  • Identify market opportunities, customer investment plans, and key pursuits that align with the portfolio and business objectives.
  • Coordinate sales, technical, services, marketing, and channel teams to develop differentiated value propositions.
  • Lead account planning, opportunity reviews, forecasting, and executive-level engagement for major customer opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor moves, market developments, and changes in customer requirements to guide investment and sales priorities.
  • Ensure growth plans balance customer value, commercial performance, delivery capability, and long-term partnerships.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Senior experience in regional sales, business development, or account leadership in technology, energy, or data-centre markets.
  • Understanding of cloud and service-provider customers, data-centre infrastructure, and enterprise solution selling.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial opportunities and collaborate across multiple functions and countries.
  • Strong executive communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to translate market insight into a clear strategy, pipeline, and measurable business outcomes.

Skills

  • Regional commercial strategy and business development.
  • Executive stakeholder engagement and strategic account leadership.
  • Cross-functional leadership and opportunity governance.
  • Commercial analysis, forecasting, and partner ecosystem development.

Employment Details

  • Company: Schneider Electric
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Employment Type: Full Time

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