We’re Hiring: Sales & Business Development Manager (Education Sector)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education / Training / Enrichment Programs
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-time,
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Sales & Business Development Manager with proven experience in the education sector to lead revenue growth, manage the full sales cycle, and develop strategic partnerships.
This role is ideal for a professional who understands how to convert inquiries into enrollments in educational institutions, build sustainable revenue systems, and drive long-term business growth. You will oversee the entire sales journey—from inquiry to enrollment—while contributing to strategic planning and expansion initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Revenue Growth & Sales Management
- Manage the complete sales funnel (inquiry → consultation → follow-up → closing → enrollment).
- Convert leads into confirmed enrollments with strong closing rates.
- Develop pricing strategies and achieve revenue targets.
- Track and report weekly and monthly KPIs (leads, conversions, revenue).
2. Enrollment Strategy
- Design and implement effective enrollment campaigns.
- Improve inquiry response time and parent/student engagement.
- Create structured follow-up systems to increase conversion rates.
- Optimize WhatsApp communication, CRM usage, and consultation processes.
3. Business Development & Partnerships
- Build partnerships with schools, nurseries, corporate groups, and community organizations.
- Identify new market opportunities and expansion channels.
- Develop collaboration strategies to enhance brand visibility and student acquisition.
- Represent the organization at networking events and educational exhibitions.
4. Strategic Planning
- Contribute to long-term revenue and expansion strategies.
- Analyze market trends and competitor positioning.
- Collaborate closely with marketing and academic teams to align growth initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in sales or business development within the education sector.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong negotiation, consultation, and closing skills.
- Experience managing end-to-end sales processes.
- Data-driven mindset with strategic planning capability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with parents and students is highly preferred.
- Should be based in Dubai, and preferably have their own visa
Preferred Profile
- Background in premium education or enrichment programs.
- Strong understanding of enrolment funnels.
- Experience in growth strategy or business scaling.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and digital sales processes.
- Leadership potential to manage or grow a sales team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling education brand.
- Strategic leadership exposure.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and impact-driven work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time