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Silicon Valley Associates- Specialist IT Recruitment Agency in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai and Japan

RECRUITER SUMMARY

HOT UAE Sales, Cloud, IT, Cybersecurity, AI, Consulting, Financial Services, MD365, Business Development, $28k AED

Date

11 / 06/ 2025

Nationality

Syrian

Dubai, UAE

Experience Summary

Has over +15  years of experience in the IT and Cybersecurity Industry.

Current & Previous Employers and jobs include:
Director – Business Development at  XXXX
Associate Director - Business Development  at XXXX
Deputy General Manager at XXXX
Corporate Finance Relationship Officer at XXXX
Customer Service & Operator at XXXX

Education

Higher Diploma in Banking & Finance
XXXX

Diploma in Banking
XXXX

Motives & Seeking

He is actively looking a job for good opportunities in the Market. Open for Business development and would be open for Director or Managerial role.
 

Languages

English – Fluent
Arabic - Native

Recent / Current Salary

$28k AED per month
+Commission

$20% or 30% increment

Notice

Period

1 Month or Less.

Interview Availability

Requires a day notice

Interview Assessment Notes 

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs?
   He has over 15 years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity industry, with a strong focus on business development across IT, cybersecurity, consulting, and financial services. All his experience has been based in the UAE, where he has held senior roles in organizations such as XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. He began his career in 2011 with a government entity in a customer service role while completing a bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance. After graduation, he joined a public joint company, XXXX, focusing on sales and business development for enterprise clients in asset financing. In 2020, he joined XXXX, a consulting group, and progressed to Deputy General Manager. There, he led government and enterprise engagements and contributed to over 70% sales growth. He later moved to XXXX, where he established the business development structure from the ground up. However, due to limitations in team expansion support, he decided to exit the role. Currently, he serves as a Director, leading the business development and sales teams across the UAE and GCC for a cybersecurity and digital transformation company, offering AI-driven solutions and compliance support including ISO 27001 and NIST standards.

2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?
   He is a strong revenue generator with solid relationship-building and negotiation skills. He focuses not only on closing deals but also on maintaining long-term client relationships, which helps build reputation and generate referrals. This strategic approach contributes to sustained revenue growth and market expansion. He believes in empowering his team rather than micromanaging, ensuring regular follow-ups and maintaining a healthy pipeline. He encourages a focus on quality over quantity, requiring the team.

3. Do you have the lists of key criteria’s according to the clients’ requirements?
   He collaborates with solution vendors and strategic partners to align go-to-market strategies. While he hasn't worked with Microsoft directly, he has experience handling similar enterprise cloud and cybersecurity solutions, often involving long sales cycles, technical collaboration, and consultative selling. He is familiar with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and understands its integration with tools like LinkedIn, Outlook, and Teams, although he has not sold it himself.
    

Recruiters

Employment Agency

Silicon Valley Associates Recruitment.

907, 9th Floor, Silvercord Tower 2, Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon, Hong Kong

25F, Central Plaza, Xin Tian Di, Shanghai

Ubi TechPark #01-08, Singapore

Sunshine Technology & Innovation Centre, No.1003 Nanxin Road, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Job-Seeker Agreement

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Silicon Valley Associates Recruitment will never charge any fees from job-seekers.

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