Sales Director - GCC (Bahrain)

About the role

Apex Group, a fund administration and middle office solutions provider founded in Bermuda in 2003, is looking for a Sales Director to lead and scale the sales function across the GCC, primarily Bahrain, Qatar and Oman, with some exposure to Saudi Arabia. The role defines and executes the country's sales strategy, drives revenue growth, builds strategic client relationships and develops a high-performing sales organisation. Frequent travel across the GCC is required.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the sales strategy in line with business and regional growth objectives.
• Own revenue creation for each market, across prospects and existing clients, and deliver 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 long-term relationships with key clients, partners and government or semi-government stakeholders where applicable.
• Establish and scale a sales team, providing leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Work with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance and Legal to ensure smooth deal execution and client onboarding.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, customer needs and regulatory developments in the GCC.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and executive client engagements.
• Present sales forecasts, pipeline reports and strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, governance standards and ethical sales practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 10+ years in sales or commercial leadership, including at least 5 years in financial services.
• Proven track record of building and leading sales teams and delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the GCC market, customer landscape and business culture.
• Demonstrated success closing complex, multi-stakeholder, high-value deals.
• Experience in regional or multinational organisations is highly desirable.
• Candidates should be from Bahrain.

Required skills

• Leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and executive-level influencing abilities.