Chief Revenue Officer

Adeer · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-03-25

The Mission: We are a high-growth SaaS company with a validated product and a massive, active user base across the MENA region. While our product-market fit is established and user acquisition is strong, we are looking for a powerhouse Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to take full ownership of our commercial engine. You will be the architect responsible for transforming our high-traffic platform into a high-performance, profitable business.As the CRO, you aren't just a manager; you are the owner of the P&L. You will manage a team of 10+ and be tasked with professionalizing our sales operations, automating our subscription lifecycle, and securing the strategic fintech partnerships necessary to achieve financial break-even and beyond. Your success will be measured by one thing: Sustainable, Scalable Revenue Growth.Key Responsibilities & DeliverablesRevenue Growth & Profitability: Lead the transition from a freemium-heavy model to a high-conversion subscription model. You own the target for increasing the paid-user percentage.Churn & Retention Management: Identify the root causes of user churn and implement automated retention strategies to fix the "leaky bucket," moving the company toward industry-standard SaaS retention rates.Sales Engine Professionalization: Restructure the sales and growth teams, implementing high-accountability KPIs, performance-based incentives, and CRM-driven workflows (e.g., in Notion or Salesforce).Ecosystem Integrations: Lead the commercial negotiations for payment gateway integrations to enable seamless, automated renewals and diversify revenue streams through value-added services.Marketing & Sales Alignment: Act as the primary bridge between the product team and external marketing agencies to ensure top-of-funnel leads are high-intent and convertible to paid subscriptions.Operational Stability: Standardize all revenue-related internal workflows to ensure transparency, predictability, and scalability. Core Candidate Requirements:SaaS Leadership Excellence: 5+ years of senior leadership experience specifically within the Software as a Service (SaaS) domain. You must understand the nuances of MRR, ARR, and LTV/CAC ratios.Startup Scaling Track Record: Proven experience scaling a startup or business unit to a +$1 Million valuation or equivalent revenue milestones.Team Management: Demonstrated experience managing and coaching a multidisciplinary commercial team of minimum 5+ members (Sales, Account Management, and Growth).Egyptian Market Expertise: A deep, proven track record within the Egyptian startup ecosystem. You must understand the local consumer behavior, regulatory landscape, and business culture.Full Accountability: A "Founder’s Mindset" with the ability to take 100% ownership of strategy, execution, and results. You thrive in environments where performance is data-driven and results are non-negotiable.Revenue Operations (RevOps): Expertise in building and optimizing sales funnels, moving from manual processes to automated, tech-enabled subscription renewals.Strategic Partnerships: Hands-on experience negotiating and closing integrations with local payment gateways and financial institutions.Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in Arabic and English is required to lead local teams and engage with regional stakeholders. (Preferred)Financial & Analytical Acumen: Advanced ability to manage a P&L, drive unit economic profitability, and perform deep-dive cohort analysis to fix retention issues. (Preferred)Network Access: An existing "rolodex" of contacts within the Egyptian fintech and MSME sectors to expedite partnership timelines. (Preferred)

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