Sales Director (Relocation to KSA)

Bayut KSA; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property portal in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sales Director to spearhead revenue growth, drive market expansion, and lead a high-performing sales team of over 200 members. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of sales leadership experience, particularly in real estate or high-growth industries, and possesses strong negotiation skills along with a network in the MENA region. This is a dynamic role that requires a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience, preferably in real estate or related fields.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and large enterprise deals.
• Experience leading large sales teams and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales growth strategy aligned with company goals.
• Drive negotiations and secure commercial agreements with key stakeholders.
• Inspire and lead a large sales organization to achieve ambitious targets.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape expansion strategies.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

CRM management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Strong networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Arabic language skills

Job description

Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best on-time search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is among some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users trusting our dedication to providing the best platform for their needs.

As a Sales Director, you will spearhead our revenue growth, drive market expansion, and lead a high-performing sales organization. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of sales professionals to achieve ambitious targets while ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term business success.

In this role, you will:

1. Develop and execute a high-impact sales and business growth strategy aligned with the company's ambitious growth plans.
2. Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, forging partnerships that drive business expansion and revenue growth.
3. Lead and optimize end-to-end sales operations, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and scalability.

Revenue Growth

1. Drive large-scale deal negotiations and secure high-value commercial agreements with key stakeholders, enterprises, and institutional clients.
2. Establish and nurture relationships with high-level decision-makers, including developers, investors, and government entities.
3. Develop a robust pipeline for new business opportunities and oversee deal closures that contribute directly to the company's top-line growth.

Sales Team Management & Leadership

1. Inspire, mentor, and lead a large, high-performing sales organization (200+ team members).
2. Build a sales culture of excellence, accountability, and motivation, ensuring teams are aligned with business objectives and revenue targets.
3. Recruit, train, and retain top sales talent, fostering a high-energy, results-driven environment.

Collaboration with Leadership & Market Expansion

1. Work closely with business strategy teams and top management (including the CEO) to shape the company's expansion roadmap and navigate new market entry strategies.
2. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to refine product-market fit, sales models, and go-to-market strategies.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless execution of sales initiatives.
4. Analyze regional market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to refine sales strategies and identify emerging opportunities.
5. Develop localized sales playbooks, tailoring approaches based on cultural, economic, and regulatory dynamics.
6. Encourage innovation and leverage technology to enhance sales performance, customer engagement, and deal conversion rates.

Requirements

1. 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience, preferably in real estate, PropTech, SaaS, fintech, or high-growth industries.
2. Extensive experience working with CRMs to manage teams.
3. Proven track record of scaling sales operations, driving revenue growth, and securing large enterprise deals.
4. Experience leading and managing large sales teams.
5. Experience in managing P&L and optimizing sales performance through data-driven decision-making (preferred).
6. Deep understanding of the Saudi and MENA markets, with experience in business expansion, market entry strategies, and competitive positioning.
7. Strong network and relationships within the real estate, finance, and government sectors in the MENA region (preferred).
8. Strong commercial acumen and deal-making expertise, with the ability to negotiate and close complex, high-value contracts.
9. Arabic language skills are required.
10. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, execution, and scaling businesses in dynamic environments.
11. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a hands-on approach.

Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.