Pre Sales Manager

Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced pre Sales Manager to drive growth across our AI, Data & Analytics and partner-led banking solutions portfolio. The role will be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities within the UAE banking and financial services sector, working closely with technology/OEM partners, BFS Business Development Managers, and delivery teams to build qualified pipeline and convert opportunities into business. The successful candidate should combine a strong understanding of the banking industry and emerging technology solutions with the commercial ability to engage clients, develop use cases and translate technology capabilities into relevant business propositions. Key Responsibilities Drive business development and pipeline creation across AI, Data, Analytics and related digital banking solutions. Identify new opportunities within banks and financial institutions and develop them from initial engagement through qualification and commercial progression. Engage senior stakeholders across Technology, Data, Digital, Risk, Compliance, Operations and Business functions to understand priorities and identify relevant use cases. Develop and manage relationships with strategic technology/OEM partners, including joint account planning, pipeline development, enablement and go-to-market activities. Work directly with partners and internal teams to develop propositions tailored to banking requirements. Support BFS Business Development Managers on partner-led and technology-led opportunities while providing the required solution/domain expertise. Build and maintain a measurable pipeline of qualified opportunities and take ownership of agreed revenue and pipeline targets. Identify new technology partners and solutions relevant to the BFS strategy and assess their market potential. Coordinate client presentations, workshops, demonstrations and solution discussions with partners and pre-sales teams. Work with Marketing and partners on targeted campaigns, events, webinars and other demand-generation initiatives. Maintain accurate opportunity, pipeline and partner information within the company's CRM platform. Monitor banking technology trends, competitive activity and emerging client requirements to identify new areas of growth. Develop strong relationships across the partner ecosystem while ensuring relationships are institutionalized across multiple Raqmiyat stakeholders rather than dependent on individuals. Desired Candidate Profile 7–12 years of experience in business development, solution sales or technology sales, preferably within banking and financial services. Strong existing understanding of the UAE/GCC banking market and banking technology landscape. Demonstrated experience selling or developing opportunities around areas such as: Artificial Intelligence / Generative AI Data & Analytics Fraud and Financial Crime solutions Data platforms and transformation Automation / intelligent transformation Other enterprise banking technology solutions Experience working with OEMs/technology partners and developing joint go-to-market opportunities. Ability to understand technology solutions sufficiently to identify relevant client use cases and lead initial business/solution conversations. Proven ability to generate new pipeline rather than relying solely on existing inbound opportunities. Strong commercial acumen and experience progressing opportunities through complex enterprise sales cycles. Existing relationships within UAE banks would be a significant advantage. Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills. Comfortable engaging with senior banking and technology executives. Self-driven, commercially focused and able to work across sales, delivery and partner organizations. Employment Type Full-time