Dubai Sales Director – FinTech & Asset Services

CO_AFSDUN Apex Fund Services (Dubai) Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Dubai is seeking a Sales Director to lead and scale the sales function, defining and executing the sales strategy to drive revenue growth. You will build strategic client relationships and develop a high-performing sales organization aligned with regional and corporate objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of closing complex deals and delivering revenue growth in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a senior sales role within Middle East.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in Financial Services.
• Proven track record of building and leading successful sales and consistently delivering revenue growth.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, multi-stakeholder, high-value deals.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the sales strategy in alignment with overall business and regional growth objectives.
• Own revenue creation responsibility for the 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 DIFC developments to inform strategic decisions.
• Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and executive-level client engagements.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Apex Group in Dubai is seeking a Sales Director to lead and scale the sales function, defining and executing the sales strategy to drive revenue growth. You will build strategic client relationships and develop a high-performing sales organization aligned with regional and corporate objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of closing complex deals and delivering revenue growth in the Middle East.