Sales Manager, GCC - Financial Training & Certifications MNC - Michael Page
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About the Role
Our client, a global leader in financial training & certifications, seeks a Sales Manager to own the full sales cycle across the Middle East. The role involves prospecting, building pipeline, and closing deals with banks and financial institutions.
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Responsibilities
- Proactively source, prospect, and generate new opportunities across the Middle East
- Own the full sales cycle, from first outreach to signed deal
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of high value opportunities
- Consistently hit and exceed revenue targets
- Sell training and learning solutions into banks, sovereign wealth funds, and financial institutions
- Lead commercial conversations and navigate complex buying processes
- Partner with senior stakeholders to structure and close deals
- Develop relationships with decision makers and influencers across client organizations
- Expand existing accounts and identify upsell opportunities
- Represent the company in client meetings, events, and industry conferences
- Build brand presence and credibility in the Middle East market
- Provide market feedback to refine the go to market approach
Requirements
- 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in a Hunter capacity
- Experience selling into financial institutions, banks, or related sectors is a strong plus
- Proven ability to generate pipeline and close deals
- Strong commercial instincts and confidence in client facing situations
- Highly motivated, competitive, and results driven
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership of a region
- Willingness to travel across the Middle East as needed
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About Our Client
- Our client is a global leader in financial training & certifications, partnering with top investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, and financial institutions to build elite finance talent.
Job Description
- Proactively source, prospect, and generate new opportunities across the Middle East
- Own the full sales cycle, from first outreach to signed deal
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of high value opportunities
- Consistently hit and exceed revenue targets
- Sell training and learning solutions into banks, sovereign wealth funds, and financial institutions
- Lead commercial conversations and navigate complex buying processes
- Partner with senior stakeholders to structure and close deals
- Develop relationships with decision makers and influencers across client organizations
- Expand existing accounts and identify upsell opportunities
- Represent the company in client meetings, events, and industry conferences
- Build brand presence and credibility in the Middle East market
- Provide market feedback to refine the go to market approach
The Successful Applicant
- 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in a Hunter capacity
- Experience selling into financial institutions, banks, or related sectors is a strong plus
- Proven ability to generate pipeline and close deals
- Strong commercial instincts and confidence in client facing situations
- Highly motivated, competitive, and results driven
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership of a region
- Willingness to travel across the Middle East as needed
What's On Offer
- 50/50 OTE Split
- Strong Autonomy
- Good Brand Reputation
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