Head of Sales & Franchise Development
- Location
- Bahrain
- Country
- Bahrain
- Category
- Sales
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
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About this role
Location: Dubai, UAE
Role Overview
* We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Head of Sales to lead sales and business development. The role will focus on concept selling, franchise and channel development, investor acquisition, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.
* The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive revenue growth, build strategic relationships, and deliver sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the overall sales and business development strategy.
* Drive sales through direct, channel, franchise, and strategic partnership models.
* Lead concept selling and secure investors, franchisees, customers, and strategic accounts.
* Build and expand the franchise and channel partner network.
* Identify new markets and business opportunities across the GCC and international markets.
* Build relationships with C-level executives, investors, developers, and strategic partners.
* Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting, negotiations, and deal closures.
* Set sales targets and KPIs and drive team performance.
* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing sales team.
* Report sales performance, pipeline, and market insights to the CEO/Board.
Requirements
* Saverals years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership.
* Mandatory: Strong experience in channel sales and/or franchise development.
* Proven success in concept selling, consultative selling, or high-value B2B sales.
* Strong network and experience working with C-level executives, investors, franchisees, and strategic partners.
* Experience in building and managing sales teams.
* GCC/UAE experience preferred.
* Experience in amusement, entertainment, leisure, hospitality, retail, F&B, real estate, franchising, advertising, or tourism is an advantage.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Key Skill
* Sales Leadership | Business Development | Concept Selling | Franchise & Channel Development | Investor Relations | Strategic Partnerships | Commercial Negotiation | Market Expansion | Sales Forecasting | Team Leadership