Commercial Director - Financial e-Learning MNC

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services training provider is seeking a senior commercial manager to drive growth across the MEA region. The role involves managing a team, executing commercial plans, and achieving revenue targets, with a focus on financial education and market trends.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in financial markets or financial education sectors.
• Proven track record in commercial roles within professional education or information services industries.
• Understanding of financial markets and knowledge of the B2B corporate education market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial activity across the MEA region.
• Lead the Business Development team and grow the company's position.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities in financial services.

Skills

E-learning

Sales

HR Tech

L&D

Learning Technologies

Sales & Commercial Leadership

Financial Services

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

You will be responsible for managing the commercial activity across the MEA region. You should expect to manage your own client portfolio as well as lead the Business Development team commercially. Your focus will be to grow and strengthen the company's position as the premier leader in financial education across MEA.

Client Details

Our client is a leader in financial services training, delivering learning solutions for apprentices, graduates, and professionals with 10+ years' experience in Financial Services. Their offerings include expert faculty, e-learning, coaching, and blended assessments aimed at improving individual contribution and business performance.

Description

1. Deliver the MEA commercial plan through disciplined execution.
2. Leverage resources to increase brand awareness.
3. Manage a team of commercial managers and promote thought leadership, ensuring team support and development.
4. Report to the Client Solutions, Managing Director, providing updates on business performance, challenges, and opportunities.
5. Identify, manage, and develop new commercial opportunities, primarily in financial services but also in other sectors.
6. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives to enhance brand positioning across media channels.
7. Achieve revenue and financial targets, driving performance continually.
8. Provide expertise in L&D, translating product knowledge into effective sales strategies.
9. Interpret emerging industry themes into actionable commercial strategies.

Profile

• Understanding of financial markets.
• Proven track record in commercial roles within professional education or information services industries.
• Knowledge of the B2B corporate education market and emerging industry trends.
• Over 10 years of experience in financial markets or financial education sectors, including sales advisory and client interaction.

Job Offer

Opportunity to contribute to the next growth phase of a successful financial education provider in the MEA region, with industry-leading leadership and a focus on optimizing business performance.

Skills

• E-learning
• Sales
• UAE
• HR Tech
• L&D
• Learning Technologies
• Sales & Commercial Leadership
• Financial Services
• BFSI
• Leadership
• Accreditation