Regional Sales Director - EdTech Start Up

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An EdTech Consultant in Dubai is seeking a Regional Director to lead operational and strategic initiatives in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a robust sales background in EdTech, proven team management skills, and an ability to develop impactful partnerships. This role offers significant opportunities for career growth, exposure to innovative technologies, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work environment

Exposure to innovative technologies

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales within the EdTech or Higher Education industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver results.
• Excellent understanding of market trends and client needs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build a local team that delivers on Company objectives.
• Drive high performance among direct report(s).
• Collaborate with global leadership to set team targets.
• Lead sales and marketing efforts to establish company credentials.
• Achieve annual new business sales targets.

Skills

Sales

EdTech

AI

Leadership

Business Development

Partnership

Job description

Overview

The Regional Director (Middle East) is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership in the region with the objectives of growing the company and achieving growth and other objectives as developed in conjunction with senior management.

Client Details

Our client is an EdTech Start Up using AI to provide teaching solutions for Higher Education students and professionals. They already have presence in the Middle East and some great partnerships in place!

Description

• As business requirements demand, and in consultation with the global leadership team, build a local team that can deliver on Company objectives in the region.
• Drive high performance among direct report(s).
• Develop the regional team's capabilities and culture consistent with the Company's global vision, mission and values.
• Make decisions that drive strategic and operational outcomes.
• Collaborate with the global leadership team to set team targets and KPIs.
• Lead the sales and marketing efforts to establish the company's credentials in the region.
• Achieve annual new business sales targets.
• Lead the local partner services efforts so that partner retention and growth targets are met.
• Develop strong and sustainable relationships with senior executives at partner and prospective partner institutions in the region.
• Update KPI reporting in a timely manner according to regular reporting requirements.
• Execute the annual business development, partner services and marketing plans to ensure achievement of the Company's objectives while maintaining effective cost controls.
• Financial reporting, including input to budgets, sales pipeline management, revenue and other relevant forecasting.

Profile

A successful Regional Manager should have:

• A strong background in sales within the EdTech or Higher Education industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver results.
• Excellent understanding of market trends and client needs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies.

Job Offer

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Exposure to innovative technologies and industry trends.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Regional Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Skills

SaaS; EdTech; AI; Sales; Higher Education; Leadership; Business Development; Partnership