Regional Director - Middle East & Africa

The head region EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) is looking for a Regional Director to lead one of our 4 regional business units, Middle East & Africa (MEA). MEA is a vibrant and highly divers region with big potential, constituting an important part of Axis and the head regional growth plan.  

The position is based in our office in Dubai and requires extensive travelling.

As Regional Director for Middle East & Africa (MEA), you will lead a growing business with approximately €100 million in revenue and 70 employees. Your responsibility spans Sales, Sales Engineering, Marketing, HR, Finance & Sales Operations, with a focus on achieving our growth objectives while upholding our values.

You will drive business growth by executing Axis and EMEA strategies, while adapting them to regional requirements. The role includes budgetary and P&L responsibility, supported by a team of experienced managers.

Together, you will ensure effective, attractive and compliant operations across the business unit.

As a member of the EMEA Leadership Team, you will also contribute to the development and success of the wider EMEA organization.

This role reports to the Vice President of EMEA.

We are looking for a goal-oriented business and people leader with a proven ability to drive and scale growth. You inspire and develop teams and leaders, and have strong experience in formulating and executing strategies.

Collaboration is central to this role. You should be an excellent communicator and influencer who builds understanding, shares knowledge and achieves results with colleagues, partners and customers.

Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams is important, as the role involves collaboration with EMEA leadership, Axis headquarters and regional offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Kazakhstan and South Africa. An understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and regional business practices is essential.

We value self-aware leaders who understand their strengths and development areas and are committed to continuous growth.

In addition, you should:

• Have a university degree in business management or a related field.
• Have more than 10 years of experience successfully leading people and managers in an international sales environment, preferably across several functions.
• Have a strong sales background, preferably in technology and an indirect sales model.
• Have experience with budgeting and P&L responsibility.
• Be fluent in English.
• Being fluent in a language spoken in MEA is an advantage.

Loyalty, transparency and trust are central to our relationships with customers and employees. We are therefore looking for an ethical, sustainable leader who is driven by strong values and believes in people’s abilities.