POSITION SUMMARY

NEP Group is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Regional Sales Director to spearhead our growth in the Middle East and Asia (MEA). This senior sales leader will focus on identifying, pursuing, and winning new business across the region with a strong emphasis on new client acquisition and geographic expansion. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer of MEA, this role demands a true “hunter” with deep market knowledge, strong client networks, and the drive to establish NEP Media Services as the go-to provider across emerging and established MEA markets.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 8–10+ years in B2B sales or business development in media, broadcast, or technology services, with significant experience in the MEA region.
• Proven success in a hunter role, consistently winning new business and penetrating new markets.
• Strong knowledge of media supply chains including remote production, post-production, playout, and digital workflows.
• Established network of industry contacts across MEA, with the ability to engage C-level decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel extensively across the MEA region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Media, or related field (MBA preferred).

• Lead the development and execution of a regional go-to-market strategy focused on new client acquisition and market expansion.
• Build and manage a pipeline of high-potential opportunities across broadcasters, production houses, OTT platforms, sports organizations, and government agencies.
• Open new geographic markets within MEA, identifying region-specific opportunities in media production, content services, and remote/cloud-based workflows.
• Represent NEP in the region through direct client engagement, trade events, and industry conferences.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and solutions teams to develop regionally-relevant service offerings and proposals.
• Prepare and lead compelling sales pitches, RFPs, pricing negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Provide market intelligence and insight to guide regional strategy and investment decisions.
• Maintain accurate reporting on sales activity, forecasting, and progress against regional KPIs.