Sales Manager

Ankabut; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth through client acquisition and partnerships in the education sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, substantial experience in sales management (10+ years for UAE Nationals and 12+ for Expats), and excellent leadership skills. Join a mission-driven organization transforming education through technology.

Benefits

Mission-led organization

Impactful strategic initiatives

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in sales management for UAE Nationals or 12+ years for Expats.
• Strong track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Experience leading and coaching sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sales process.
• Develop and execute sales strategies.
• Build relationships with academic institutions.
• Identify new market opportunities.
• Manage sales performance and forecasts.
• Supervise the sales team.

Skills

Sales management

Client acquisition

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

We're Hiring: Sales Manager – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ankabut, the UAE’s leading research and education network, is seeking an experienced and strategic Sales Manager to join our Revenue & Sales team. This role is critical in driving business growth through client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and the promotion of cutting-edge ICT solutions in the education and research sectors.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Sales Manager

Reports to: Executive Director – Revenue & Sales

Industry: Education Technology / Information Technology

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end sales process — from lead generation to closing deals.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with Ankabut’s growth and revenue goals.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with academic institutions and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities through research, outreach, and competitive analysis.
• Manage and report on sales performance, pipeline status, and forecast accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor the sales team, setting KPIs and supporting performance growth.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless client experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• UAE Nationals: Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management (preferably in IT/EdTech).
• Expats: Minimum 12 years of experience in sales management (preferably in IT/EdTech).
• Strong track record of achieving revenue targets and driving growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and adapt strategies for maximum impact.
• Experience managing teams and coaching for performance.

Why Join Ankabut?

• Be part of a mission-led organization transforming education through technology.
• Work on strategic initiatives that impact national academic and research excellence.
• Collaborative, innovative, and high-impact environment.

Interested?

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team driving digital transformation across the UAE’s education landscape.