Senior International Partnerships Manager
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About the Role
Alef Education is hiring a Senior International Partnerships Manager to drive B2G sales and revenue growth in the education technology sector. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing the full B2G sales cycle, and building strategic relationships with government entities.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute B2G sales strategies that support Alef's commercial objectives and growth ambitions
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target markets and customer segments
- Build and maintain a healthy B2G sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Manage the full B2G sales lifecycle from prospecting through proposal, negotiation, contract execution, and handover
- Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations tailored to customer requirements
- Prepare commercial proposals, business cases, and tender responses
- Lead commercial negotiations while ensuring alignment with company objectives and governance requirements
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to support long term retention and growth
- Identify opportunities for upselling, cross selling, and account expansion
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners
Requirements
- 7 12 years of experience in B2G sales, business development, partnerships, or related roles within edtech or a related industry
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and managing B2G sales pipelines
- Strong understanding of educational technology solutions and the education sector
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
- Experience with CRM systems and sales forecasting
- Ability to engage with government entities and senior stakeholders
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Role Overview
- The Senior International Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through the development and execution of B2G sales strategies, management of the end to end B2G sales cycle, and expansion of Alef Education's customer and partners base.
- The role is accountable for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strategic customer relationships, managing B2G sales pipelines, and achieving revenue targets.
- The Senior International Partnerships Manager will work alongside the Director of International Partnerships closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless customer experience from initial engagement through implementation and ongoing account growth.
- The successful candidate will combine a strong sense of business diplomacy, commercial acumen, relationship management capabilities, and a deep understanding of educational technology solutions to position Alef as a trusted partner for international customers across the education sector.
Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth
- Develop and execute B2G sales strategies that support Alef's commercial objectives and growth ambitions.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target markets and customer segments.
- Build and maintain a healthy B2G sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth.
- Contribute to annual B2G sales planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Business Development
- Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, industry events, partnerships, digital channels, and direct outreach.
- Conduct market research to identify new customers, sectors, and expansion opportunities.
- Develop compelling value propositions aligned to customer challenges and strategic priorities.
- Build strategic relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders.
B2G Sales Cycle Management
- Manage the full B2G sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, contract execution, and handover.
- Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations tailored to customer requirements.
- Prepare commercial proposals, business cases, and tender responses.
- Lead commercial negotiations while ensuring alignment with company objectives and governance requirements.
- Maintain accurate B2G sales records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting within CRM systems.
Account Management & Customer Success
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to support long term retention and growth.
- Identify opportunities for upselling, cross selling, and account expansion.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers, understanding their business objectives and educational priorities.
- Support customer success initiatives by collaborating with implementation, training, and support teams.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and strategic partners.
- Engage with ministerial offices and senior government representatives to align initiatives with national priorities, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation agendas.
- Develop and manage ambassadorial and diplomatic relationships to support market entry, partnership development, and cross border collaboration opportunities.
- Represent the organization in high level stakeholder engagements, forums, and executive meetings.
- Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to facilitate decision making, remove barriers to implementation, and drive successful project outcomes.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Track and report on B2G sales performance against agreed KPIs and targets.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility.
- Produce regular management reports and commercial updates.
- Drive continuous improvement of B2G sales processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Set, monitor and share performance data and dashboards.
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