Sales Director/Manager - Africa

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry\-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

The Sales Director / Manager – Africa is responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic client acquisition across the region. The role owns the end‑to‑end sales lifecycle, including pipeline development, strategic account management, complex deal structuring, and executive‑level stakeholder engagement, while working closely with delivery, product, marketing, and partner ecosystems to ensure sustainable growth and customer success

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Revenue \& Growth Ownership

• Own and deliver regional sales targets, pipeline coverage, and forecast accuracy.
• Drive new logo acquisition and expansion of existing strategic accounts across banking, wealth management, asset management, and capital markets.
• Develop and execute country‑level and segment‑specific go‑to‑market strategies aligned with regional priorities (GCC, Levant, North Africa).

Strategic Account \& CXO Engagement

• Build and maintain C‑suite relationships (CEO, CIO, COO, Heads of Wealth, Digital, and Transformation).
• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles, including RFPs, negotiations, and commercial structuring.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on business transformation, platform modernization, and regulatory change.

Sales Execution \& Deal Leadership

• Lead the full sales lifecycle: opportunity qualification, solution positioning, pricing, contracting, and closure.
• Partner with pre‑sales, solution architects, and delivery teams to shape winning proposals and value‑based business cases.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and internal approval processes are followed for all deals.

Partner \& Ecosystem Development

• Build and manage a strong regional partner ecosystem (system integrators, advisory firms, technology partners, introducers).
• Identify and execute co‑sell and joint go‑to‑market initiatives with strategic partners.
• Strengthen regional market credibility through alliances and industry presence.

Market Intelligence \& Competitive Positioning

• Track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics in the Middle East.
• Provide structured feedback into product, pricing, and regional solution strategies.
• Position differentiated value propositions against global and regional competitors.

Team Leadership \& Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop sales and account management teams (where applicable).
• Foster strong collaboration with marketing, delivery, governance, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Contribute to regional leadership forums and management committees.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regional revenue achievement and pipeline coverage
• New logo wins and strategic account expansion
• Forecast accuracy and deal governance compliance
• Average deal size and margin quality
• Partner‑sourced revenue contribution
• Client satisfaction and long‑term account sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum