Head of Marketing

Noon Academy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the edtech sector is looking for a Head of Commercial to drive growth and performance across its innovative portfolio. This role will focus on enhancing student experiences and managing a high-performing sales team. With a mission to transform education through technology, the company offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and strategic thinking are encouraged. Join a passionate team dedicated to making learning engaging and accessible to all, while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive culture that values personal development.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Full premium Medical coverage including Family Dependent

Income Protection and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing, commercial, product, or growth roles.
• Exceptional in Arabic and proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial performance and growth for Noon’s products.
• Design and manage the go-to-market strategy for Noon Schools.

Skills

Marketing

Commercial Strategy

Sales Management

User Experience Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Empathy

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Noon

Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 14 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate. We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond. We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy. Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually. We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.

Hear it directly from our CEO and co-founder: [this](https://x.com/thmanyah/status/1721552008878895243?s=48.)

Office: This role is full-time and Riyadh-based, where we have a sweet office near the Boulevard.

What you will do

As Head of Commercial you will own the commercial performance and growth for Noon’s portfolio of products - Noon’s Schools, Labs and after-school bootcamps.

Responsibilities Include

1. Commercial: Commercial performance (revenue and enrolments), product-market fit (PMF), and offering design.
2. Marketing & Sales: Responsible for brand health, market growth, and sales operations.
3. Go To Market: Drive discovery and enrollments for schools and future expansions (new products, new markets)
4. Student Experience: Owns the experience architecture and delivery to ensure we are delivering on our promise.

Key Tasks

1. GTM Strategy & Execution: Design and manage the go-to-market strategy for Noon Schools and bootcamps, including market positioning, target segments, value propositions, offerings, marketing strategy, and messaging.
2. User Growth: Create and manage acquisition and engagement channels, both digital and offline.
3. Sales Management: Lead a high-performing and empathetic sales team, covering both telesales and field sales.
4. User Experience Management: Build and manage user journeys to ensure a superior learning experience for students, covering acquisition, engagement, and retention.
5. Marketing: Develop creative and communications strategies that resonate deeply with our target segments, including students, parents, government, and schools. This will require strong user insights and alignment with our GTM strategy.

Ideal Candidate

1. Experience: 8+ years in marketing, commercial, product, or growth roles. Startup experience is a plus.
2. Leadership: Can design and deliver strategic initiatives, ensure alignment and recruit support across the organization.
3. Empathy: High empathy with a natural talent for understanding people. Skilled in understanding and managing user behavior.
4. Action-Oriented: Bias for action with the ability to effectively organize and execute strategies.
5. Great Marketeer: Strong understanding of markets and marketing. Experience in launching new products or expanding existing products into new markets is a plus. Knowledge of sales operations and managing sales teams is a plus.
6. Language Skills: Exceptional in Arabic and proficient in English. Strong understanding of context, tenor, and tone in both languages.
7. Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities with exceptional analytical skills.

About the Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer:

• 21 days annual leave
• Full premium Medical coverage including Family Dependent
• Income Protection and Life Assurance to help you to protect your future

Why work at Noon?

• Solving the Biggest Problem in Education: We’re addressing the most important and challenging issue in the sector—scaling star teachers and making learning fun.
• Innovation at a Global Scale: Noon leads in edtech innovation; we are not a copycat. We pioneer new ways to deliver world-class education.
• Solid Financial Footing: We have turned profitable and we’re well-funded.
• International Exposure: Join a dynamic, internationally diverse team that encourages personal development.
• Mission & Values Driven: We aim to provide equitable access to world-class education.

If you are excited about shaping the future of education in Saudi and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, apply through the job link. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!