Sales Director | Real Estate Development | Riyadh

الـمدراء | The Managers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Managers in Riyadh is seeking a Sales Director to lead the sales function for the real estate portfolio. This on-site, full-time role reports to leadership and aims to drive revenue growth across large-scale developments.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in sales, with 5+ years in leadership, strong negotiation, and presentation skills, plus real estate experience in Saudi Arabia. Arabic and English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive sales experience, with at least 5 years in a sales leadership role.
• Experience in real estate or property development sales in Saudi Arabia preferred.
• Proven business development capability and strategic partnerships.
• Strong team management, coaching, and performance leadership.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business objectives and launch plans.
• Own the sales pipeline from lead generation through closing; oversee negotiations with key clients.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sales team; set targets and drive performance.
• Oversee sales operations with disciplined CRM usage and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing, finance, and project teams on pricing, timing, and cash flow.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners; represent the company.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Real Estate

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Sales analytics tools

Job description

As a Saudi executive search boutique, we act as a discreet and trusted partner to leading government, semi-government, and private organizations, connecting them with senior leadership talent that is rarely reachable through conventional channels. We combine rigorous assessment methodologies with a deep understanding of the Saudi market to help clients build resilient organizations and high-impact leadership teams.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing real estate developer delivering large-scale, high-quality projects across Riyadh and the wider region. The company develops modern, sustainable residential, commercial, hopitality, and mixed-use communities, and its teams work across disciplines to bring innovative property solutions to market with high standards of professionalism and integrity. Joining the company offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects and grow within a dynamic, performance-driven environment.

The Role

The Sales Director is a full-time, on-site position based in Riyadh, reporting to the company’s leadership and responsible for leading the sales function and driving revenue growth across the company’s real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and project launch plans, and own the sales pipeline from lead generation through closing, including oversight of negotiations with key clients, brokers, and partners.

Lead, coach, and develop the sales team; set performance targets, manage performance, and build a results-driven culture.

Oversee sales operations to ensure efficient processes, disciplined CRM usage, and accurate, timely reporting to management.

Collaborate closely with marketing, finance, and project teams to align sales initiatives with pricing, launch timing, and cash flow objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners, and represent the company in client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 12 years of progressive sales experience, with the most recent 5 years in a sales leadership role, and a proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Experience in real estate or property development sales in Saudi Arabia is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated business development capability, including identifying opportunities and building strategic partnerships.

Proven team management skills, including coaching, performance management, and leadership of multi-member sales teams.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage.

Proficiency in CRM systems, sales analytics tools, and MS Office applications.

Fluency in Arabic and English is required.