Managing Consultant, Services Business Development, Analytics

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead services business development focused on analytics, AI and data solutions across West Arabia. The role combines consultative sales, client relationship building and strategic solution design to drive growth in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead consultative sales engagements and strategic client development initiatives covering Analytics, AI, Data Strategy, Data Engineering, MLOps and Cloud.
• Identify, qualify and close new business opportunities while nurturing long‑term senior client relationships to meet sales targets.
• Contribute to deal bids and RFP responses, delivering high‑quality, differentiated proposals aligned with client objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking and thought‑leadership positioning.
• Develop trusted relationships with C‑suite executives, understand explicit requests and underlying business needs.
• Analyze complex business problems, define clear objectives and create structured analytical approaches.
• Quantify value, ROI and business case rationale to accelerate client decision‑making.
• Design and deliver compelling sales pitches, executive presentations, proposals and solution briefs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from sales to execution.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading consultative sales engagements in analytics, AI or data‑focused services.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and building senior‑level client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem‑structuring capabilities.
• Ability to translate client opportunities into financial terms and ROI projections.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in digital payments and financial services.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge analytics and AI projects across diverse industries.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.