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If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 10+ years of experience selling complex technology solutions to Public Sector clients
• Experience in Risk Intelligence or Risk Technology solutions (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, Data Management Solutions)
• Proven ability to manage deliver large, complex end-to-end sales processes.
• Strong and proven client relationships skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience working in the Middle East region
• Strong work ethic; independent, systematic, persuasive, and able to interact with prospects and customers at all levels
• Arabic language skills.

Education

BA/BS degree required. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, JD/LLB, MA/MS, MEng, etc.) are preferred

Responsibilities

Drive new business growth by developing opportunities and expanding Moody’s customer base in the Government segment across the Middle East:

• Identify and initiate new sales opportunities by prospecting new clients and leveraging existing relationships
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of client decision-making, priorities, and requirements
• Leverage insights into Government segment to uncover opportunities and risks for customers
• Develop and drive strategic engagement and commercial relationships with key customers, involving Moody’s senior executives as needed
• Manage sales cycles, lead meetings, presentations, workshops, and other client engagements, collaborating with Domain Sales Specialists, Solution Specialists, and Industry Practice Leads
• Provide current forecasts and pipeline information to management
• Meet established sales targets and create new/enhanced customer relationships to ensure satisfaction
• Generate new revenue through market research, lead generation, and defending/growing existing revenue streams
• Represent Moody’s at industry and company-sponsored events as required
• This position offers a dynamic work environment, requiring up to 50% travel to engage with clients face-to-face, while also providing the flexibility of hybrid working

About the team

Our Sales team is responsible for expanding Moody’s reach and delivering enterprise value to Government and Corporate clients
By joining our team, you will contribute to innovative business development, strategic client engagement, and growth across the Middle East region

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.