Senior Business Development Manager – Education Sector -AI, VR-

Senior Business Development Manager – Education Sector -AI, VR-

Location: Dubai, U.A.E

Industry: HealthTech

Role Overview

The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving Smart Screening adoption across the UAE in the Education sector. This is a senior-level commercial role requiring strong consultative sales skills, experience managing institutional stakeholders, and the ability to build relationships with school groups, education authorities, and healthcare-related bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion efforts across all Emirates, introducing screening solutions to target institutions.
• Identify, engage, and build long-term relationships with school networks, education authorities, and relevant health bodies.
• Conduct high-level presentations, demos, and pilot program engagements with decision-makers.
• Manage the complete sales cycle — from prospecting and pipeline development to negotiation, closing, and renewal.
• Work closely with technical and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of pilot programs.
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting, forecasting, and activity tracking.
• Represent at industry events, conferences, and exhibitions to elevate brand visibility.
• Provide structured market insights and competitive intelligence to inform leadership and product strategy.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of sales or business development experience in the UAE (institutional, B2B, or solutions-based sales).
• Experience selling tech, SaaS, healthcare, medical devices, or education-related solutions is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of UAE institutional ecosystems — including education, healthcare, procurement, and regulatory processes.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and structured pipeline management.
• Valid UAE driving licence with willingness to travel across Emirates.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a startup or market expansion environment is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: AED 20,000 – 35,000 per month (depending on experience)
• Commissions: Attractive tiered incentives based on quarterly performance
• Annual Bonus: Additional performance-based reward

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month