Sales Director

Kids First Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking a strategic Sales Director to lead commercial teams across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, focusing on enhancing the parent journey from lead generation to enrollment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales leadership, data analysis, and Salesforce proficiency, with a passion for education. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact business development and growth metrics, making a difference in the lives of families and children.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a sales leadership role, preferably in education or service sector.
• Proven experience in data analysis and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to optimize the parent journey.
• Lead a team of 10 executives to achieve KPIs across commercial functions.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Data Analysis

Salesforce Proficiency

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location : Dubai, UAE (with frequent travel to Abu Dhabi)

Reports to : Chief Marketing Officer

Kids First Group (KFG) is the leading group in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha for providing premium early years education and childcare. Founded in 2011, we have 34 nursery schools. We stand unique from other group nurseries, as each of our Kids First Group nurseries specializes in and is passionate about their own exclusive curriculum and pedagogical approach : spanning a choice from the Early Years Foundation Stage (British EYFS), Montessori Method, and Reggio Emilia Approach, to name a few.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Sales Director to lead our commercial teams across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, focused on driving business development and enhancing the parent journey from lead generation to enrollment. This role requires an experienced sales leader with a deep understanding of sales processes, marketing data analysis, and Salesforce proficiency, preferably with a background in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement sales strategies that align with our organization’s goals, focusing on parent journey optimization and lead conversion.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of 10 executives / managers, ensuring the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) across commercial functions.
• Lead Generation and Management

Oversee offline lead generation strategies to drive awareness and engagement, coordinating efforts to capture a high volume of quality leads.

• Manage the inbound lead process, ensuring all inquiries are effectively tracked, managed, and nurtured through Salesforce, to achieve targeted conversion rate.
• Analyze and leverage data from Salesforce, financial reports, and marketing analytics to refine strategies and track success, with a focus on ROI and growth metrics.
• Establish clear reporting structures and develop forecasting models, presenting insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment

Partner with marketing and academic teams to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment of tactics across channels, enhancing the parent experience.

• Drive collaboration between departments, contributing to cross-functional initiatives that support business development goals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• 7+ years in a sales leadership role, preferably within the education or service sector, with demonstrated success in managing commercial teams.
• Proven experience in Salesforce and data analysis (financial and marketing).
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship, motivation, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented with a passion for achieving KPIs and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret data and turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

This description reflects a balance of strategic and hands-on responsibilities, suitable for a results-oriented leader with a passion for education and sales.

If you are interested to be a part of our growing company email your cv at [emailprotected]

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Strategy / Planning
• Education and Primary and Secondary Education