GCC Sales Director - Bahrain & Regional Growth

Apex; Manama; On-site; BHD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead and scale the sales function across the GCC, with a primary focus on Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and exposure to Saudi Arabia. You will define and execute country sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and develop a high-performing team while engaging with senior decision-makers across government and enterprise accounts.

The role requires 10+ years in sales/commercial leadership, strong GCC market knowledge, and a proven ability to close complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Finance (MBA or equivalent is a strong advantage).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in sales or commercial leadership, with at least 5 years in financial services.
• Proven track record of building and leading successful sales teams and delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the GCC market, customer landscape, and business culture.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, multi-stakeholder, high-value deals.
• Experience in regional or multinational organizations is highly desirable and candidates from Bahrain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the sales strategy across GCC aligned with regional growth objectives.
• Own revenue creation for each market across the prospective and client book, achieving sales targets.
• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across key industry sectors.
• Lead complex, high-value negotiations and close enterprise-level deals with senior decision-makers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Establish and scale a high-performing sales team with leadership and performance management.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal for seamless deal execution and onboarding.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments within GCC to inform strategy.
• Represent the company at industry events and executive client engagements within the region.
• Develop and present sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and strategic updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Marketing/Finance

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Apex is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead and scale the sales function across the GCC, with a primary focus on Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and exposure to Saudi Arabia. You will define and execute country sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and develop a high-performing team while engaging with senior decision-makers across government and enterprise accounts.

The role requires 10+ years in sales/commercial leadership, strong GCC market knowledge, and a proven ability to close complex