Saudi Arabia Sales Leader: Growth, Strategy & Deals

CO_AFRINVSAR Apex Fundrock Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network

Education sponsorship

In-house training programs

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Head of Sales – KSA to lead and scale the sales function across Saudi Arabia. You will define the country’s sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and build a high-performing team aligned with regional objectives.

Leading complex negotiations with senior decision-makers, you will develop strategic client relationships and collaborate with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless deal execution and onboarding.

Qualifications

• 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 a senior leadership role within KSA.
• Proven track record of building and leading successful sales teams and delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian market, customer landscape, and business culture.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex, multi-stakeholder, high-value deals.

Responsibilities

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

Executive communication

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a Head of Sales – KSA to lead and scale the sales function across Saudi Arabia. You will define the country’s sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and build a high-performing team aligned with regional objectives.

Leading complex negotiations with senior decision-makers, you will develop strategic client relationships and collaborate with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless deal execution and onboarding.