Sales Executive

Are You Ready to ElevateYour Career to New Heights in the Education Sector? Join the High-PerformingCognita Sales Hub!

We're Looking forSuperstars!

Are you ready to be part ofa team that values sharp minds, quick wits, and a can-do attitude? Do you excelin a fast-paced, exhilarating environment where every call could lead to thenext big breakthrough If yes, we want you!

Be More Than Just aSalesperson; Be a Game Changer.

Join us at Cognita SalesHub, where every day is an opportunity to make a significant impact. We'rewaiting for those who aren't just looking for a job, but a journey-one filledwith excitement, growth, and achievements.

Think You Have What ItTakes? Apply Now and Show Us.

Your next great challengeis just an application away. Dive into the exciting world of Cognita Sales Hub,where we turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Unmatched CareerOpportunities

With us, you're not justanother employee; you're a vital part of a leading force in the educationindustry. We're leaders, innovators, and trailblazers committed to shaping thefuture of learning.

Working with us

Dynamic Work Culture: Say goodbye to the mundanedesk job! Our team is vibrant, bursting with energy, and fueled by the Cognitamindsets-aim high, think wide, passionate, and compassionate. We're here to challenge the status quo and redefine educational sales.

Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, developing academic excellence alongside adaptability, agency, and the positive attitudes that prepare young people to grow, thrive, and find success in a rapidly evolving world.

Cognita Middle East has 14 schools within its portfolio, including: RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, Horizon English School, Horizon International School, Ranches Primary School and Al Ain English Speaking School in the UAE, Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait, Downe House Riyadh and King's College Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Downe House Muscat and Cheltenham Muscat in Oman, and King's College Doha in Qatar

Job Overview

As anintegral part of our Regional Marketing & Sales team, the Central Sales Executiveembodies our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, nurturingprospective and current family relationships, and maintaining the higheststandards within the Cognita family of schools. This role is pivotal in guidingfamilies from initial enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring each interactionreflects our ethos of excellence, care, and responsiveness.

TheCentral Sales Executive consistently strives to meet and exceed targets,thereby maximising overall conversion rates. This position is crucial fordriving growth, maintaining a seamless, supportive journey for prospectivefamilies, and upholding Cognita's reputation for delivering an outstandingeducational experience.

What you'll do

• Oversee andmanage sales pipelines for multiple schools, ensuring all enquiries,applications, and leads are accurately tracked and updated in the CRMsystem (e.g., HubSpot).
• Prioritise tasks to ensure enquiriesare responded to promptly and efficiently in line with agreed SLAs.
• Monitor eachstage of the sales funnel (from enquiry to enrolment) to identifyopportunities to increase conversion rates.

High-Quality Customer Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact forprospective parents, ensuring all interactions are personalised,professional, and aligned with Cognita's RES standards.
• Conduct detailed follow-up calls,emails, and virtual meetings to nurture leads and provide families withtailored information based on their specific needs and preferences.
• Deliver compelling and empatheticparent conversations that showcase the value proposition of Cognitaschools.

Conversionand Sales Targets

• Achieve agreed monthly and annual sales KPIs,including enquiry-to-application and application-to-enrolment conversionrates.
• Proactively identify at-risk leads and develop strategies tore-engage and convert them.
• Support targeted campaigns to drive sales numbers,including open days, virtual tours, and events.
• Promote the unique value propositions of different Cognita schools, effectively cross-selling to maximise family engagement and retention across the network.

Process andQuality Management

• Ensure a seamless, efficient, and enjoyableexperience for prospective parents throughout the sales journey.
• Follow standardised procedures for enquiry handling,follow-ups, and reporting.
• Utilise advanced CRM analytics to monitor, analyse, and produce weekly reports. Make data-informed decisions to enhance conversion rates and optimise sales strategies.
• Maintain high-quality records in the CRM to ensure dataintegrity and accurate reporting.
• Actively contribute to the development of sales bestpractices and customer service excellence within the central team.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, andparent expectations to provide relevant insights.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional developmentopportunities to enhance skills.

What we're looking for

• Qualifications: Bachelor'sdegree in a relevant field. Additional certifications in sales, marketing,or customer relations highly advantageous.
• Experience: Experience in asales role, with a demonstrated track record in achieving sales targetsand enhancing customer service within the education sector.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonalabilities, including strong proficiency in Arabic and English. Skilled in CRMsystems and data analysis, with robust strategic thinking, planning, andexecution capabilities.

WorkingConditions

• Hours: 8am - 5pm or asrequired, including occasional weekends for events and peak times.
• Travel: Occasional travel betweenschools and to regional offices as needed.

If youare driven by challenge and aspire to make a lasting impact, we invite you toapply and be a key player in shaping the future of the Cognita schools.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.