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The Sales Director role is crucial for leading and scaling the sales function across the GCC, with a primary focus on Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and some exposure to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This position will define and execute the sales strategy for the region, drive revenue growth, build strategic client relationships, and develop a high-performing sales organization aligned with the company's regional and corporate objectives. Frequent travel across the GCC is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the sales strategy in alignment with overall business and regional growth objectives.
- Own revenue creation responsibility for each market across the prospective and client book, ensuring consistent achievement of sales targets.
- Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across key industry sectors.
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations and close strategic enterprise-level deals with senior decision-makers.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and government or semi-government stakeholders where applicable.
- Establish and scale a high-performing sales team, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure seamless deal execution and client onboarding.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and regulatory developments within GCC to inform strategic decisions.
- Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and executive-level client engagements within the region.
- Develop and present sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and strategic updates to senior leadership on a regular basis.
- Drive adherence to company policies, governance standards, and ethical sales practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (MBA or equivalent is a strong advantage).
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in sales or commercial leadership, with at least 5 years in the financial services sector.
- Proven track record of building and leading successful sales teams and consistently delivering revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of the GCC market, customer landscape, and business culture.
- Demonstrated success in closing complex, multi-stakeholder, high-value deals.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level influencing abilities.
- Experience working in regional or multinational organizations is highly desirable.
- Candidates should be from Bahrain.
