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Sales Manager (based in MENA region)
Marshall Cavendish Education
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Manager
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1 weeks ago
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About the Role
Marshall Cavendish Education is hiring a Sales Manager to drive sales of educational products in the MENA region. The role involves developing sales strategies, building relationships with schools and ministries, managing distributors, and ensuring platform integration.
Key Skills for This Role
Sales StrategyBusiness DevelopmentRelationship ManagementMarket ResearchNegotiationPresentation Skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to promote educational products in the MENA region
- Analyze regional market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
- Monitor sales performance, adjusting strategies to meet targets with schools, educational districts, and distributors
- Develop relationships with key decision makers, including school administrators, district heads, and educational organizations
- Engage with local educational ministries to align products with national educational goals and reforms
- Foster long term partnerships with schools and educational institutions through regular communication and personalized outreach
- Conduct detailed market research to assess the educational landscape and identify emerging trends
- Track competitor offerings, identifying gaps that products can address
- Collaborate with schools to evaluate their specific educational needs and offer customized product solutions
- Develop and propose tailored packages combining various educational tools, training, and services
- Work closely with IT team to ensure smooth integration of educational platforms with local school systems
- Provide ongoing training and support for schools and distributors on digital platforms
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in the education technology or educational product sector
- Proven track record in sales strategy development, relationship management, and meeting sales targets in the Middle East
- Strong understanding of the educational landscape in MENA Region
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross functional team
- Candidates based in MENA region are preferred
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Job Summary
- Join us as a Sales Manager driving transformative learning across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
- Based ideally in the MENA region, you’ll lead strategic sales initiatives, forge impactful partnerships with schools and ministries, and deliver tailored educational solutions that align with national goals.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to promote educational products in the MENA region.
- Analyze regional market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
- Monitor sales performance, adjusting strategies to meet targets with schools, educational districts, and distributors.
- Develop relationship with key decision makers, including school administrators, district heads, and educational organizations.
- Engage with local educational ministries to align products with national educational goals and reforms.
- Foster long term partnerships with schools and educational institutions through regular communication and personalized outreach.
- Conduct detailed market research to assess the educational landscape and identify emerging trends in the region.
- Track competitor offerings, identifying gaps that your products can address, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with schools to evaluate their specific educational needs and offer customized product solutions.
- Develop and propose tailored packages combining various educational tools, training, and services.
- Work closely with the IT team to ensure smooth integration of educational platforms with local school systems.
- Provide ongoing training and support for schools and distributors on digital platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in the education technology or educational product sector.
- Proven track record in sales strategy development, relationship management, and meeting sales targets in the Middle East.
- Strong understanding of the educational landscape in MENA Region.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross functional team.
- Candidates based in MENA region are preferred due to regional proximity and strategic access to target markets.
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