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With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.\nThat’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.\nTake the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.\nFor our business, for clients, and for you\nRole Overview\nSales Director - will be responsible for leading and scaling the sales function across the GCC, primarily focussed on Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and some exposure to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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