Senior Named Account Executive, Ankara (Public Sector)
Cloudflare· Field Sales
Hybrid (Dubai, UAE)full-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior Named Account Executive leading enterprise sales within public sector accounts in Ankara, with a focus on new logo acquisition, complex platform sales, and multi-stakeholder engagements. Hybrid role based in Dubai, UAE per listing, with regional focus on Ankara Public Sector.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute advanced territory and account plans to exceed multi-million dollar sales targets and quotas, with a focus on new business and expansion in complex enterprise environments.
- Lead proactive and strategic pipeline management, deliver highly accurate forecasts, and provide insights to sales leadership.
- Understand customers’ IT architectures and map them to Cloudflare Reference Architectures to drive platform solutions.
- Orchestrate and manage multiple complex engagements across various business units, influencing executive stakeholders.
- Lead a virtual team of in-GEO specialists, Product Managers, Deal Desk, and Legal to manage and close complex opportunities.
- Act as an authority on digital transformation and position Cloudflare as a key enabler of customer strategic initiatives.
- Negotiate complex contracts to achieve win-win outcomes and close both new business and expansion Opportunities.
- Build long-term executive relationships, ensure customer adoption and expansion, and coach team members to improve performance.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of advanced experience selling complex technology solutions into Public Sector accounts across Ankara, with a track record of exceeding targets.
- Deep expertise in Cloud Networking, Security, and Edge Computing technologies.
- Ability to understand complex IT architectures and map them to Cloudflare Reference Architectures.
- Experience leading virtual cross-functional teams (Solution Engineers, Product Managers, Legal).
- Exceptional strategic communication and presentation skills for executive and technical audiences (C-level minus one).
- Advanced negotiation skills with a history of closing large, complex deals (six-figure to multi-million).
- Proficiency in advanced sales and BI tools (Salesforce, Tableau, G-Suite, MS Office, MEDDPICC).
- Bachelor's degree required; technical background preferred (engineering, computer science, MIS).
- Ability to travel as required.
- Language Skills: English and Turkish (written and spoken).
Skills
Required:Strategic account planningPipeline management and forecastingExecutive stakeholder engagementTechnical solution articulationNegotiation and deal closing
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure (base, equity/bonus if specified)
- Opportunity to work with a leading global technology company
- Hybrid work model
- Employee development and growth opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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