Sales Manager (SAL021)

Foreground.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead student recruitment and partnership development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of sales experience, exceptional communication skills in English and Arabic, and a proven record of exceeding sales targets. This role involves developing sales strategies, building partnerships, and collaborating with marketing for effective campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably within education, training, or service-oriented sectors.
• Proven record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve enrollment and revenue targets.
• Lead student recruitment campaigns across Saudi Arabia.
• Build and manage relationships with schools and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for impactful promotional campaigns.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Communication skills

Leadership

Partnership building

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading educational institution in Saudi Arabia to appoint a driven and results-oriented Sales Manager to lead student recruitment and partnership development efforts.

This role requires someone energetic, persuasive, and strategic, a young professional with strong communication skills and a confident personality, capable of representing the institution with credibility and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve enrollment and revenue targets.
• Lead student recruitment campaigns and outreach initiatives across Saudi Arabia.
• Build and manage relationships with schools, universities, training partners, and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and emerging trends in education.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design and deliver impactful promotional campaigns and events.
• Manage inquiries, leads, and conversion pipelines through CRM tools.
• Represent the institution at education fairs, conferences, and corporate presentations.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts and performance reports for management.
• Work closely with academic and operations teams to ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry to enrollment.
• Maintain strong awareness of competitors, pricing, and market positioning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably within education, training, or service-oriented sectors.
• Proven record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both English and Arabic.
• Strong leadership qualities, confidence, and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and build meaningful partnerships.
• Proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office tools.