Education Sales Account Executive

GamaLearn; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Sales Account Manager to develop and implement strategies targeting educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, be bilingual in English and Arabic, and possess a strong network within the UAE's education community. This role involves managing the sales process and providing exceptional client support.

Benefits

Existing network in education community

Master's degree preferred

Relevant professional certificates or awards

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven sales/account management experience within the education technology sector.
• Strong understanding and existing relationships within the UAE's education community.
• Proven success record in identifying and closing deals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand EdTech solutions.
• Manage the full sales process including lead generation and contract closure.
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with educational institutions.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

• 3 years of experience in account management and sales specifically targeting educational institutions (K‑12 schools, universities and training centers) in the UAE.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand digital assessment and EdTech solutions within the Education market in the UAE.
• Work closely and coordinate regularly with the Product Development Manager (PDM) to align product offerings with client requirements and market needs.
• Identify and generate leads from outreach, networking events, industry conferences, referrals and digital communication channels targeted towards the education sector in the UAE.
• Manage the full sales process including lead generation, qualification, client meetings, presentations, negotiation and contract closure.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, utilize CRM tools effectively and provide timely sales forecasts.
• Build and maintain strong long‑term relationships with educational institutions ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
• Provide exceptional post‑sales support and account management to address client needs and ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields.
• At least 5 years of proven sales/account management experience within the education technology sector.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding and existing relationships within the UAE's education community.
• Experience in promoting or selling digital assessment, learning management systems and EdTech solutions.
• Proven success record in identifying and closing deals effectively.
• Documented sales achievements (meeting/exceeding targets consistently).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Existing network and relationships within the UAE's education community.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Relevant professional certificates or awards in Business Development or Sales.
• UAE‑based candidate with existing residency.
• Valid UAE driving license.