14 Direct Contract jobs in Saudi Arabia

Role type: individual contributor

Location: Saudi Arabia, preferably Riyadh

Why Cisco

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Who You'll Work With

The Europe, Middle-East, Africa and CIS ("EMEA") Theatre Direct Tax team is part of Cisco's Global Tax & Customs organization ("GTC"). The team consists of highly skilled and diverse individuals responsible for Cisco's Direct tax affairs (profit-based taxes) in the EMEA theatre ensuring that Cisco remains tax compliant and efficient. Our team is flexible, friendly and cohesive and we are always willing to help each other. We work closely with external advisers, as well as with other expert groups within GTC including Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax and Customs, and with many cross-functional business partners, e.g., Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Human Resources, Engineering, and the sales organization. We are also Cisco's face towards the tax authorities.

Working in Cisco's GTC team will provide a level of exposure, learning and experience outside of a typical tax job and build your business acumen skills.

This Direct Tax Manager position in the team will primarily cover Saudi Arabia responsibilities with the opportunity to expand the portfolio over time to wider territorial coverage in EMEA and clearly defined functional roles (such as Deals, M&A etc.).

The successful candidate will report to the Direct tax sub-theatre lead responsible for various Countries and functional areas.

Who You Are

• You are a passionate individual with strong knowledge and strong experience in Saudi Arabia Direct taxation and compliance. This experience may have been gained in practice or at a large multinational, and ideally includes some knowledge and experience in Transfer Pricing.
• Ideally you will also have some prior International and Direct Tax experience and knowledge for other specific Countries or regions in EMEA. Additional tax experience and knowledge in functional areas such as M&A is also a plus.
• You have strong analytical and tax research skills, which are essential to the role, in addition to excellent communication and presentational skills to clearly explain impacts to Cisco in the appropriate manner for the target audience.
• You also have a broad level of business acumen allowing you to act as an excellent cross-functional business partner, quickly identifying business unit needs and providing tax guidance based on an understanding of Cisco's overall structure.
• You are motivated and an enthusiastic professional who loves working with people.
• You are able to work independently and can multitask.

What You'll Do

As a Direct Tax Manager within the Cisco EMEA Tax team you will be in charge of Cisco's Direct tax affairs for Saudi Arabia, including optimising and maintaining Cisco's Direct tax position in the territory.

You will be responsible for performing, monitoring, maintaining and continuously improving end-to-end Direct tax support in Saudi Arabia, including with respect to:

• Tax compliance cycle;
• Direct Tax planning projects;
• Direct Tax and Transfer Pricing audits;
• Liaising and managing the Direct Tax relationship with the Saudi Arabian tax authorities;
• Direct Tax cross functional business support including Deals, Supply Chain, Treasury, Technical Services and Replacement spare parts, to enable the business in a tax efficient and compliant way;
• Managing and controlling any uncertain Direct tax positions;
• Advising and/or performing a consulting role for Direct tax matters;
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations and business restructurings;
• Reviewing key legislation and regulatory developments in your assigned countries as well as OECD/G20 international tax developments; and
• Co-ordinating EMEA theatre direct tax support for discreet functional areas (e.g., Deals or M&A)

Our minimum requirements for this role include:

• Fluency in English & Arabic
• University Degree in Tax / Law, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 6 years in International Taxation and/or Direct Tax related role
• Excellent strategic negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management, organizational and execution skills
• Enjoy working at a fast pace and in a people friendly environment

The ideal candidate will have strong cross-functional and business partnership skills, show good initiative and should be comfortable in a constantly changing and challenging environment.

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Job Description & Accountabilities

• Plans daily activity including customers to visit and quantitative and qualitative objectives to achieve. Creates a time efficient plan and discusses it with superior
• Identifies and analyzes customer needs and develops commercial arguments
• Interacts courteously and guides customers to appropriate service points
• Organizes demonstrations for existing and potential customers, advises customers on the presentation of the products and the promotional materials and participates in trade events
• Provides information and advices relevant to specific customer needs
• Follows the market and competition evolution and transmits information to superior
• complies with relevant procedures and controls to meet the units requirements while providing quality service to customers
• Receives customer suggestions to ensure follow-up and submit relevant reports as required
• Maintains strict control of confidential documents and negotiable items to prevent loss or misuse

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Certificate
• Work experience of a financial institution or sales and marketing industry is desired but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of BSF policies and procedures related to organization, operations, management guidelines, products and services
• Written and spoken fluency in Arabic, knowledge of the English language is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAMA rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of the local banking industry
• Good interpersonal skills
• Service quality and customer care
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

Job Description & Accountabilities

• Plans daily activity including customers to visit and quantitative and qualitative objectives to achieve. Creates a time efficient plan and discusses it with superior
• Identifies and analyzes customer needs and develops commercial arguments
• Interacts courteously and guides customers to appropriate service points
• Organizes demonstrations for existing and potential customers, advises customers on the presentation of the products and the promotional materials and participates in trade events
• Provides information and advices relevant to specific customer needs
• Follows the market and competition evolution and transmits information to superior
• complies with relevant procedures and controls to meet the units requirements while providing quality service to customers
• Receives customer suggestions to ensure follow-up and submit relevant reports as required
• Maintains strict control of confidential documents and negotiable items to prevent loss or misuse

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Certificate
• Work experience of a financial institution or sales and marketing industry is desired but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of BSF policies and procedures related to organization, operations, management guidelines, products and services
• Written and spoken fluency in Arabic, knowledge of the English language is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAMA rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of the local banking industry
• Good interpersonal skills
• Service quality and customer care
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

Role Overview

The SVP of Direct Investments is a senior leadership role with accountability for driving the firm's direct equity investment strategy, portfolio growth, and ecosystem impact. You will set investment priorities, originate and execute high-quality deals, and represent 1957 Ventures at the highest levels—with founders, co-investors, regulators, and boards.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on deal execution, requiring a proven investor who can balance vision-setting with operational rigor. As a senior member of the investment leadership team, you will influence firm strategy, mentor junior talent, and shape the fintech ecosystem across MENA.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Ecosystem Building

• Define and refine investment theses aligned with the firm's strategy.
• Build thought leadership and represent 1957 Ventures at boardrooms, industry forums, and with government/regulatory stakeholders.
• Act as an ambassador for the firm, building strategic relationships with LPs, family offices, corporates, and global funds.

Deal Origination & Market Coverage

• Lead proprietary sourcing efforts in fintech and adjacent sectors (payments, lending, infra, embedded, insurtech, proptech, AI-enabled finance).
• Develop and maintain senior-level founder and investor relationships across MENA and globally.
• Oversee market mapping and sector deep-dives to identify actionable opportunities.

Investment Execution & Structuring

• Oversee end-to-end diligence processes (commercial, product/tech, regulatory, financial, legal).
• Negotiate and structure term sheets, SPAs/SHAs, governance, and incentive frameworks.
• Ensure smooth progression from LOI to close, with senior oversight of advisors and cross-functional teams.

Governance & Board Leadership

• Sit on portfolio company boards and provide active oversight and value creation support.
• Lead portfolio governance—KPIs, covenants, reporting structures, and risk management.
• Present to the Investment Committee with clear, thesis-led recommendations and strategic framing.

Portfolio Value Creation & Exits

• Partner with portfolio leadership to drive growth, strategic pivots, and partnerships.
• Support co-investment syndication, secondaries, M&A, and IPO readiness.
• Map and execute exit strategies to maximize investor returns.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop associates/analysts; foster a high-performance investment culture.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration with venture building, legal, and operating pods.

Requirements

• 10+ years in VC, CVC, PE, or growth equity with a track record of leadership and closed transactions.
• Fintech expertise (payments, lending, infrastructure, embedded finance) and strong familiarity with adjacent verticals. Keen appreciation of the disruption potential created by AI.
• Proven origination capabilities with strong networks in MENA and beyond; Arabic a plus.
• Board-level experience with portfolio companies, including governance and strategic oversight.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and structuring expertise
• Demonstrated ability to influence IC/boards and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Track record of mentoring teams and scaling investment functions.

Critical Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to define long-term theses and shape firm strategy.
• Leadership & Influence: Gravitas in board and IC settings; trusted advisor to CEOs/founders.
• Execution Excellence: Track record of leading high-quality deals to close.
• Team Building: Strong leadership in developing high-performance teams.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in high-growth, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments.

We are actively looking for a
Direct Marketing Lead
to join our Marketing team,

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and optimize multi-channel direct marketing campaigns.

• Develop and manage a campaign calendar aligned with business objectives and promotions.

• Collaborate with IT and Data teams to maintain accurate and segmented customer databases.

• Implement A/B testing and personalization strategies to maximize engagement and conversion.

• Segment customers to deliver lifecycle marketing strategies (acquisition, retention, win-back).

• Track and analyze campaign performance, ROI, and customer behavior metrics.

• Work cross-functionally with E-commerce, Product, and Communications teams to enhance customer experience.

• Stay updated with the latest CRM and direct marketing technologies to drive innovation.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

• 3–5 years of CRM and direct marketing experience, ideally in retail or e-commerce.

• Proven experience with SMS, email, WhatsApp messaging, and push notification platforms.

• Hands-on experience with CRM/Marketing Automation systems (Emarsys preferred).

• Strong understanding of customer lifecycle marketing.

• Proficiency in Excel and marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Power BI, etc.).

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (PDPL).

• Bilingual in Arabic & English with excellent communication skills.

About Lebara Mobile KSA

Labara Mobile KSA is a
leading telecommunications company
and a
multi-award-winning virtual network operator (MVNO)
providing high-quality mobile services across the Kingdom. We operate in the
telecom industry
, focused on transforming the sector by delivering affordable, reliable, and customer-centric products that help people stay connected with their loved ones around the world.

Job Objectives:

To supervise the operations and sales occurring in his portfolio of retail & direct sales

To ensure target sales target achievement.

To properly report consistent market feedback.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting the required market visits under area of responsibility (FLs, FBOs, DS, EVD partners), that aim for ensuring staff attendance, measuring P&S awareness level, TMM refresh, assisting in solving any operational issues facing sales agents, etc….
• Surveying new locations where targeted customers exist and direct the partners to acquire them, in addition to evaluating the current partners aiming to continuously enhance the overall performance.
• Daily market feedback related to either external or internal operational activities conducted by the partners themselves or other competitors.
• Sending hourly registration SMS over the partners groups of communication to highlight the hourly progress of the daily number of registrations (in related sales channel).
• Handling new users' requests sent from the partners against newly recruited staff by the partners.
• Conducting refresh training for the sales agents based either on area manager request or as per business need upon launching any new service or new product.
• Handling complaints escalated by customers through CC system by conducting the proper investigation, contacting the customer himself, ensure the proper resolving & finally closing the related ticket via reporting to his area manager.

Minimum Job Qualifications Requirement:

Bachelors / Diploma in Business Administration or such related degree

Arabic and English fluency.

Minimum Work Experience:

Minimum (1-2) years' experience in related field.

Preferably telecommunication industry.

Work Hours:

• Sunday to Thursday

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including lunch break)
• 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including lunch break)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package

• Health insurance for employees and eligible dependents (VIP/ As per company policy)

• Health club subscription / As per company policy

• Monthly mobile credit allowance

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

• Posting Open Date: 01 September 2025
• Posting Close Date: 01 October 2025

Overview

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Representative to join our team. Candidate must have a strong personality, excellent communication skills, and a talent for selling. The role will be to introduce our AI solutions to potential clients, build lasting relationships, and help grow our customer base.

• Present and promote AI products and services to prospective clients
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Understand customer needs and propose suitable solutions
• Organize and manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals
• Follow up on sales inquiries and maintain accurate records in CRM
• Collaborate with technical teams to align client expectations with deliverables
• Attend industry events, webinars, and client meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Meet or exceed yearly sales targets

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in sales (preferably B2B or tech-related)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, self-driven, and goal-oriented
• Ability to quickly understand and explain technical solutions in simple terms
• Good presentation and negotiation skills

• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
• Basic understanding of SaaS or software solutions.

Riyadh Air (RX), based in the heart of Saudi Arabia's capital, is the new innovative national airline redefining the future of air travel. With a vision to position Saudi Arabia as a global aviation and trade center, Riyadh Air aims to revolutionize the industry. This modern, digitally-driven airline will connect the kingdom to over 100 destinations worldwide.

About The Role
Are you ready to elevate your career? We are seeking passionate and collaborative pilots to join our flight deck team. Our crew members are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

This position is based in Riyadh and offers a full-time and lifestyle rostering option upon meeting defined criteria and subject to availability. Featuring a mixture of international and domestic flights from our Riyadh hub, you will be part of our ambitious journey without limits, where you can unleash your full potential and make your mark in aviation history. With us, the opportunities for growth and advancement are boundless.

About You
To qualify for this role, you should have a minimum of 6,000 hours of total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft, including at least 2,000 hours of recent command experience on widebody aircraft, preferably on a Boeing 787 or 777. Please note that only time spent in the operating seat of turbojet aircraft will be considered.

You must also hold a valid ICAO ATPL, an unrestricted class one medical certificate, and an ICAO English level 5 or higher certification. Additionally, candidates should have logged a minimum of 150 hours in command within the last 12 months prior to joining the Riyadh Air team.

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application shortly. Come fly with us

About the Company

Tencent is a leading global technology company focused on connecting people and developing innovative products and services that improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 and publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2004, Tencent offers a variety of products and services, including leading communication and social platforms (Weixin/WeChat), high-quality entertainment (from video games, music, TV and film, sport and literature), FinTech (WeChat Pay and QQ Wallet) and industry-leading cloud products and services.

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

Position Overview

With our strong business growth globally, we are now looking for Cloud Sales Managers to join our fast-growing Tencent Cloud business in KSA. He/she will grow and accelerate our Go-To-Market strategy within the targeted markets while developing field relationships with our key partners to ultimately generate new services opportunities and help accelerate or grow existing opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize networking and prospecting skills to generate & engage client leads and identify product & solution-based sales opportunities.
• Pitch relevant Tencent cloud products available in the region and work towards need identification & RFPs from clients.
• Actively collaborate with SA, product, other team members to identify & propose relevant product/solution for clients.
• Achieve/exceed sales goals, sustain revenue growth and provide recommendations to enhance account growth and revenue potential.
• Responsible for the preparation and execution of account plans, status reports, sales and revenue forecasting and quota attainment.
• Become proficient in Tencent's cloud offerings, working to understand customers need and providing service solutions.
• Develop strategic plans based on industry trending (Media, Entertainment, Edtech, Ecommerce, Pan-Internet, ISV, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Enterprise etc.) and customer analysis.
• Manage sales lifecycle for all accounts; Internal account management system, profitability checks etc.
• Develop and manage high-value relationships with key stakeholders internal/external to org.
• Partner with various internal stake holders for Business contracts, commercial negotiation etc.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales, account management, or related roles in the technology industry.
• Proven record & capability to generate & pursue opportunities to Sell/Upsell/Crosssell through successful management with strategic key accounts and meet & excel sales revenue target.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in English/Arabic. Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex customer environments and challenges, strong in consultative and insight-based selling with experience in engagement & influence with C-levels.
• Knowledge of Public Cloud services - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS industry. Possesses strong sensibility for technology and keen to learn the latest development in tech. Strong capability of localize products and solutions to cater the needs of markets/customers. Strong in consultative and insight-based selling.
• Showcase strong ownership in ambiguous situation and during challenging times. Should be able to handle multiple internal & external group communications for coordination and collaborations.
• Exhibit "hunter" mentality and possesses outstanding ability to close sales.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience in KSA will be advantageous
• Internet & Media (entertainment/e-commerce/ed-tech/gaming) related-customer relationship will be a bonus
• Experience of working/interacting with hyper-scale cloud providers would be advantageous.
• Arabic speaker is preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.