Regional Director (Higher Education) - GCC

Instructure, Inc.; Emirados Árabes Unidos; Presencial; AED 300 000 - 460 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Generous time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development resources

Technology and tools provided

Recognition program

Resumo da oferta

Instructure, Inc. is seeking a Regional Director to lead GCC higher education sales from Dubai. You will drive new business, build regional strategies, and develop a strong university and government client base across the GCC.

The role requires 4+ years in SaaS/EdTech sales, success with complex deals up to C-suite, and travel up to 30%. You will partner with Product and Customer Experience to tailor solutions and close opportunities.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of sales experience in SaaS or EdTech.
• Proven success selling complex solutions at all levels, including the C-suite.
• Strategic, consultative sales approach with a Challenger mindset.
• Experience with needs analysis, proposal development, and tender responses.

Responsabilidades

• Drive new business growth selling Instructure across GCC higher education.
• Develop and nurture a strong regional client pipeline.
• Guide prospects through purchasing and close deals.
• Forecast sales and maintain accurate pipeline.
• Build relationships with universities and government stakeholders in GCC.
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Experience for market feedback.

Conhecimentos

SaaS sales

Enterprise software

EdTech

GCC market knowledge

C-suite selling

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director to be based in Dubai to join our growing higher education sales team. You’ll play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of the Instructure Learning Platform across the GCC region, helping universities modernize and simplify their approach to teaching and learning.

This role is focused on driving long term, sustainable growth across the GCC higher education market. You’ll be responsible for building strong relationships across the region, growing pipeline, navigating complex sales cycles, and helping institutions realize the value of the Instructure platform.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about helping higher education institutions succeed, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive new business growth by selling the Instructure Learning Platform across the GCC higher education market
• Build and execute targeted sales strategies to develop and nurture a strong client pipeline across the region
• Share insights to help prospective customers evaluate solutions and choose what best fits their needs
• Prepare and tailor messaging, presentations, proposals, and tender responses for prospective customers
• Guide prospects through the purchasing process to successful, timely closure
• Secure profitable pricing and business terms by clearly communicating the value and return on investment of the platform
• Accurately forecast short term and long term sales performance while maintaining strong pipeline management and hygiene
• Build and maintain relationships with key institutional and government stakeholders across the GCC
• Partner closely with cross functional teams, including Product and Customer Experience, to share market feedback and customer insights
• Attend key industry events and strengthen Instructure’s presence across the region
• Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas within established timelines
• Travel regularly across the region for onsite meetings and events, up to 30%

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of sales experience (Bachelor's degree preferred), ideally in SaaS, enterprise software, or EdTech
• Proven success selling complex solutions at all levels, including the C-suite
• Strategic, consultative sales acumen with a Challenger mindset
• Expertise in needs analysis, proposal development, and tender completion
• Familiarity with VLE/LMS and educational pedagogy (Higher Ed sales experience a plus)
• Experience or strong understanding of the GCC market and regional higher education landscapeFluent English with excellent written skills; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.