Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Corporate) – KSA

Location: Saudi Arabia

Application Requirement: This role is open to Saudi Nationals only in alignment with local hiring policies. .

About the Role

Pearson is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and expand our presence in the corporate training and upskilling sector in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. This role focuses on selling Pearson’s English learning programs, assessments, and workforce development solutions while building strong relationships with corporate clients, government agencies, and industry bodies .

Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development

• Own and achieve corporate sector sales targets in Saudi Arabia.
• Develop and execute strategies for direct sales to corporates and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Strengthen Pearson’s visibility and network in the corporate learning ecosystem.

Market & Strategic Insights

• Understand government initiatives and workforce development priorities in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
• Identify corporate sector needs in English learning, training, and upskilling for both government and private enterprises.
• Provide market intelligence to shape Pearson’s corporate learning solutions.

Sales Tracking & CRM Management

• Track and report sales performance by account and product using a consultative approach.
• Ensure effective CRM usage , maintaining accurate data on key contacts and accounts.

What We’re Looking For

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Essential Skills & Experience

7–10 years of B2B sales experience in training, education, or workforce development.

Strong corporate and government sector relationships in Saudi Arabia.

Proven track record in institutional sales and consultative selling.

Experience with SaaS solutions or digital learning platforms.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills .

Entrepreneurial mindset , proactive approach, and ability to work independently.

Strong understanding of corporate decision-making and procurement processes .

Education & Technical Skills

Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global leader in education and workforce development.

Work in a fast-paced, high-impact role shaping corporate learning solutions.

Collaborate with an international team across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.

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Business Unit: Pearson Education – Enterprise Learning & Sales

Reports to: Enterprise Sales Director - MENAT

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Sales

Job Family: GO\TO\MARKET

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 21377