Sales Development - Middle East
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High-value score due to the innovative nature of the company, competitive salary potential, and focus on entry into a new market.
- Opportunity to work in an innovative voice technology startup
- Competitive potential salary and equity opportunities
- Impactful role in early market development
Pros
- Joining a rapidly growing tech company at an early stage
- Emphasis on innovation in voice technology
- Opportunity to shape market strategy and outreach
Cons
- High competition in the Middle East market
- Role may require long hours to achieve targets
- Uncertainty in a startup environment
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Remote, based in UAE
Good fit
- B2B sales professionals with tech experience
- Individuals excited by AI and voice tech
- Sales-driven candidates looking for market expansion roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without sales experience
- Individuals seeking work-life balance over rapid growth
- People preferring no travel or market research responsibilities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
While we support remote work, we are looking for someone based in UAE with a strong understanding of the Middle East market for this role.
About ElevenLabs
At ElevenLabs, we are pioneering voice technology with our cutting-edge research and products.
We launched in January 2023 and have since reached over 1 million users globally and have partnered with the world’s biggest names (see customer stories). We have closed our Series-B funding at 1.1B valuation earlier this year and are backed by the leading names in tech and AI (Nat Fridman, Daniel Gross, Andreessen Horowitz, Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger, Oculus VR co-founder Brendan Iribe, Deepmind & Inflection co-founder Mustafa Suleyman, and many others).
We are at an exciting phase of our growth and innovation and are looking for ambitious people to help us further push the boundaries of voice AI. This is a rare chance to be an early member of a company on the rise. If this excites you, we want to meet you!
Who we are
A global team of passionate and innovative individuals united by curiosity and a shared goal: to be the first choice for AI audio solutions. Together, we are shaping a new technology and market from the ground up. We innovate quickly and take pride in getting things right, from the big picture initiatives to the details that keep us moving smoothly every day. We work with high autonomy and accountability where the best idea wins at any time and from anyone.
About the role
As a FIRST Sales Development Representative (SDR Outbound) based in Middle East, at ElevenLabs you will play a crucial role in building an effective outbound sales strategy, whilst working closely with the Account Executives.
We don’t just sell a product or custom-level solutions; we are partnering with enterprises to help them generate new experiences and monetisation opportunities at scale with our breakthrough voice technology.
In this role you will:
Conduct research to identify potential leads and prospects within the target market.
Engage in outbound activities such as cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach to initiate contact with potential customers
Implement personalized and effective outreach campaigns to maximize lead conversion.
Collaborate closely with the Account Executive to exchange insights on prospect feedback, objections, and market trends.
Continuously refine and adjust outreach strategies based on the feedback loop.
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to outbound sales activities, including conversion rates, lead quality, and outreach effectiveness.
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Collaborate with the sales leadership to analyze data and optimize strategies for better results.
Who you are
We're looking for exceptional individuals who combine technical excellence with ethical awareness, who are excited by hard problems and motivated by human impact. You’ll strive with us if you:
Are passionate about audio AI driven by a desire to make content universally accessible and breaking the frontiers of new tech.
Are a highly motivated and driven individual with a strong work ethic. Our team is aware of this critical moment of audio AI evolution and is committed to going the extra mile to lead.
Are analytical, efficient, and strive on solving complex challenges with a first principles mindset.
Consistently strive for excellence, delivering high-quality work quickly and exceeding expectations.
Take initiative and work autonomously from day one, prioritizing learning and contribution while leaving ego aside.
What you bring
More than 2-3 years outbound B2B sales experience with a track record of securing new business meetings.
Demonstrated ability to build Opportunity sized lead lists in new markets and categories
Experience with full suite of prospecting tools
Demonstrated ability to build, scale process
Demonstrated ability to nurture a team
Curiosity - asking insightful questions and developing solutions from a foundation of knowledge and insight.
Self-motivated, thriving as part of a team while possessing the ability to stay driven and proactive independently.
Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage a high volume of leads.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
What we offer
High-velocity innovation: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy.
A truly global team: Collaboration with teammates across 30+ countries, a global customer footprint and office hubs in New York, London and Warsaw. Annual company offsite for the whole team to get together (the last one in Croatia!)
Remote first: We prioritize your talent, not your location, with structured asynchronous workflows for maximum impact and minimal meetings.
Continuous growth: Collaborate with AI leaders, shape your path, and contribute where you excel most.
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