Summary
Autodesk is hiring a Manager, Expansion & Strategic Accounts in Dubai to lead territory sales and growth across the EMEA Emerging region. The role leads Territory Account Representatives and drives new business, account expansion, cross-selling, and upselling across assigned territories. Responsibilities include territory planning, forecasting, pipeline reviews, complex deal management, and collaboration with customer success, marketing, technical, and partner teams. Applicants should have 7+ years of progressive sales and leadership experience, SaaS experience, a record of closing complex deals, and proficiency with Salesforce or a similar CRM.
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Job Requisition ID #
26WD100798
Position Overview
The Territory Sales Manager will lead new business and expansion growth opportunities for Autodesk’s AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Owners) and D&M (Design & Manufacturing) organizations across assigned territories in the EMEA Emerging region. This role focuses on driving territory growth, unlocking whitespace opportunities, and accelerating growth within small to mid-size customers.
We are seeking a strategic, commercially driven sales leader who can navigate complexity, scale high-potential territories, and lead through transformation.
The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with technical understanding and brings a proven track record in B2B SaaS sales, particularly within territory development, expansion, and growth.
This leader will operate across multiple layers of the organization and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to shape and execute Autodesk’s EMEA Emerging AECO & D&M growth strategies.
Responsibilities
Sales Leadership & Performance
Lead and empower a team of Territory Account Representatives focused on new business and expansion opportunities across assigned territories in the EMEA Emerging region
Drive growth through territory development, cross-sell, upsell, and increased penetration within high-potential customers
Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds revenue targets while maintaining strong, high-quality pipelines
Coach the team through complex, high-value sales cycles, including stakeholder engagement, negotiations, and procurement processes
Strategy & Execution
Define and execute territory growth strategies aligned with Autodesk’s EMEA Emerging and global AECO & D&M priorities
Identify whitespace opportunities within assigned territories and build targeted growth and expansion plans
Analyze regional market dynamics, customer needs, and industry trends to inform growth strategies
Develop and implement strategic and operational plans, including financial and organizational considerations
Forecasting & Operational Excellence
Own the accuracy and predictability of forecasts and pipeline health across assigned territories
Lead rigorous pipeline and forecast reviews to ensure disciplined execution
Embed best-in-class sales methodologies (e.g., TAS, value-based selling) across the team
Optimize resource allocation to ensure effective coverage of key territories, customers, and opportunities
Executive Engagement & Strategic Relationships
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across customers and partners
Position Autodesk as a strategic partner by clearly articulating business value and transformation outcomes
Identify gaps in partner capabilities and collaborate with ecosystem teams to strengthen delivery and scale
Cross-Functional & ATU Collaboration
Lead integrated territory planning and execution across the Account Team Unit (ATU), aligning sales, technical specialists, customer success, marketing, renewals, and partners
Drive collaboration across priority territories and customer opportunities
Partner with marketing and ecosystem teams to accelerate demand generation and growth across assigned territories
Work closely with Customer Success and Renewals teams to ensure adoption, value realization, and long-term customer growth
People Leadership & Culture
Lead across multiple organizational layers with a focus on coaching, talent development, and succession planning
Build a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in accountability, clarity, and trust
Champion a people-first leadership approach that fosters engagement, wellbeing, and belonging across a diverse regional team
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of progressive sales and leadership experience
Experience leading sales teams across multiple countries or territories, ideally within the EMEA Emerging region
Experience working in a SaaS business model
Proven experience driving new business and expansion growth across multiple territories and customer segments
Demonstrated success in managing and closing complex, high-value deals
Proficiency with Salesforce.com or similar CRM tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating within EMEA Emerging markets and understanding regional business dynamics
Background in AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Owners) and/or D&M (Design & Manufacturing) industries
Experience managing complex, multi-country territories and diverse customer segments
Track record of leading go-to-market or business model transformations
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About Autodesk
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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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