Sales Director - Payments Technology (Issuer & Processor)

Michael Page

Bahrain

Posted on: 25 Aug 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bahrain
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Sales - Wholesale / Corporate
Company Industry: IT, Software & Internet Services

The Group Head of Sales and Business Development will be responsible for market expansion across the GCC, Iraq, Central Asia, Africa, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on driving new business and establishing our client as the partner of choice for leading enterprises.

Client Details

Our client is a leading digital financial infrastructure and embedded finance provider, regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. They empower businesses with modern issuing, processing, and payment solutions, helping them expand across diverse markets and verticals.

They are seeking an experienced Group Head of Sales and Business Development to spearhead our regional growth and drive client acquisition across key industries.

Description

* Develop and execute a market expansion strategy.
* Identify and pursue high-value opportunities in targeted B2B verticals: Banks, conglomerates, travel, shipping, medical and others.
* Leverage existing networks and build relationships within the target verticals to secure strategic partnerships.
* Drive end-to-end sales lifecycle: prospecting, solution positioning, proposal development, contract negotiation, and deal closure.
* Collaborate with product managers to deliver solutions that cater to client needs.
* Provide market intelligence, competitor insights, and feedback to influence product roadmap
* Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and client meetings.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to play a leading role in scaling the company across high-growth regions.
* Dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to cutting-edge fintech solutions.
* Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.

Requirements:
* Proven track record (10+ years) in sales/business development within payments, fintech, or financial services.
* Strong knowledge of issuing and processing; experience in acquiring is a plus.
* Background working with payment facilitators, fintech platforms, and/or blockchain-based solutions.
* Demonstrated success in expanding business across international markets (preferably GCC + wider MENA/Asia).
* Deep networks within travel, shipping, and conglomerate sectors.
* Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills with C-level stakeholders.
* Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate as an individual contributor as well as leading a successful sales force.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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