At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage MENA-region prospects daily in Arabic and create pipeline for Account Executives.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on the MENA region, leveraging cultural fluency in sales.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid role based in London with flexible working hours across time zones.
- Other info: Experience in SaaS or HR tech is desirable for this role.
- Why this job: Be the first point of contact for prospects, utilising your Arabic language skills.
- Qualifications: Fluency in Arabic and familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of experience in sales development, business development, or a customer-facing role
- Fluent in Arabic to a professional standard (spoken and written) — you'll be engaging MENA-region prospects daily in Arabic
- Experience or familiarity engaging with customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or wider MENA region
- Comfortable using a CRM to track activity and pipeline (Salesforce experience is a plus)
- Eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
- Based in or able to commute to London — this is a hybrid role with 4 days in-office (Wednesday from home)
- Flexible to work across Arabic-country time zones when needed (Desirable)
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company (Desirable)
- Familiarity with HR tech, recruitment, or people management tools (Desirable)
- Experience selling to SMB, mid-market, or enterprise accounts across the MENA region
What the job involves
- As an Arabic‑Speaking SDR, you'll be the first point of contact for prospects across the MENA region, creating pipeline for our UK-based Account Executives.
- You'll combine sharp outreach with genuine cultural fluency to open doors that others can't.
- Conduct outreach to MENA-region prospects via phone, email, and social channels — primarily in Arabic.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads and book high-quality meetings for Account Executives.
- Research target accounts, map key decision-makers, and tailor your messaging accordingly.
- Keep pipeline data accurate and up to date in Salesforce.
- Work closely with marketing and sales to sharpen MENA-specific messaging and campaigns.
- Bring cultural and market insight to the team — your knowledge of how business works in the Arab world is a genuine asset here.
Sales Development Representative (Arabic-Speaking, MENA) employer: Workable
This role is based in London, offering a hybrid work model with four days in-office. The team values cultural insights into the Arab business landscape, enhancing their outreach strategies. Employees benefit from a flexible schedule accommodating various Arabic country time zones.
We think you need these skills to ace Sales Development Representative (Arabic-Speaking, MENA)
Sales Development
Business Development
Customer Engagement
Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written)
CRM Proficiency (Salesforce experience is a plus)
Knowledge of MENA Region Markets
Experience in SaaS or Technology Companies
