Location
Dubai
As a Client Director, you will be the trusted advisor for public sector stakeholders, shaping tailored solutions and showcasing the value of Chainalysis in an approachable, impactful way. Your success will be defined by meeting or exceeding your sales quota, delivering accurate forecasts, and driving significant account growth in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa (MECAA) region. If you excel at navigating complex sales cycles, crafting strategic account plans, and closing deals with precision, this role is your ideal fit.
We are looking for a Client Director to lead our National Security and Defense initiatives in the MECAA region. Driven by our mission to create a safer world, this team focuses on investigating and preventing activities involving cryptocurrency, such as human trafficking, terrorist financing, and money laundering. With deep expertise in government sales processes, we pride ourselves on knowing the "why" and the "how" in this space.
In this role, you'll:
Establish trust and build strong relationships with Law Enforcement, Defence/Central Government stakeholders, significantly growing our presence in the MECAA National Security and Defense sector through a well-executed strategic sales plan
Evangelise Chainalysis solutions in a compelling yet approachable way
Help us develop compelling product positioning and messaging specific to market trends, competitive drivers, region-specific sales channels, and more
Work closely with Customer Success, PreSales, and Marketing teams to lead conversations within your customer base to enable you to achieve your goal
Demonstrate exceptional expertise in sales forecasting, ensuring precise and reliable predictions to drive informed decision-making and maximize business growth
Consistently use data from sales figures, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities to enable you to meet and exceed sales goals
We're looking for candidates who have:
Demonstrated history in a previous B2B SaaS sales role
Proven experience managing and closing complex software sales within MEA National Security, Intelligence, or Defense communities
Established relationships within the System Integrator and Defense ecosystem.
Expertise in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions for complex,multi-year sales agreements
Articulate, enthusiastic, and effective communication skills and can convey complex concepts in an approachable and concise way
Track record in both new business development, delivering accurate sales forecast and strategic & tactical account development
A passion to deliver on the Chainalysis mission to build trust in Blockchains
The willingness to travel within the region for identifying and building sales growth
Nice to have experience:
Experience with Financial Intelligence, Investigations, Cyber Security, and/or Cryptocurrency Technologies
Knowledge of cryptocurrency, web3, and blockchain technology is advantageous but not required
About Chainalysis
Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.
You belong here.
At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.
We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more . We can’t wait to meet you.
