Mohammed Abu Obaid
About Mohammed Abu Obaid
Mohammed Abu Obaid serves as the Sales Director for MENA at Sinch, bringing extensive experience in consultative selling and digital transformation solutions across the region. He has held various sales management positions in notable companies, including Sabre Corporation and Hitachi Data Systems, and has a strong track record of exceeding sales quotas.
Current Role at Sinch
Mohammed Abu Obaid serves as the Sales Director for the MENA region at Sinch, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence across the Middle East and North Africa. His responsibilities include managing sales teams and developing strategies to enhance both mindshare and market-share within the region.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current role, Mohammed Abu Obaid held several key positions in sales management. He worked at Sabre Corporation as Regional Sales Manager for Airline Solutions in the MENA region from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he spent seven years at Vertek Corporation as Regional Sales Manager and Enterprise Account Manager from 2008 to 2015. He also served as Territory Sales Manager for Hitachi Data Systems from 2015 to 2017 and as Regional Sales Manager for Sage from 2017 to 2019, all based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Education and Expertise
Mohammed Abu Obaid earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. His educational background complements his extensive experience in consultative selling and digital transformation solutions, particularly in the MENA region. He specializes in building sales strategies and has a proven track record in exceeding multi-million dollar annual sales quotas.
Market Knowledge and Sales Strategy
Mohammed possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Middle East and North African markets, including countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco. His expertise includes managing sales teams and developing channel management strategies. He is recognized for his ability to build relationships with upper management at the CxO level across various corporate accounts.
Sales Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Mohammed Abu Obaid has demonstrated a consistent ability to exceed sales targets and quotas. He is known for his competitive sales wins and has earned a reputation as a 'Dynamic Closer' and 'Aggressive Go-Getter' in the industry. His success in selling complex multi-tier digital transformation solutions has contributed to his recognition as a leading sales professional in the MENA region.