Business Development Manager

Artan Holding

Qatar

Ref: NP543-49

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Reports to the QSA Director
- Communicates developed strategic plans to management in regard to business expansion, acquisition and marketing of programs
- Sets goals for attracting new business, and guides the development responsibilities of staff in the area of research and development.
- Formulates focus group research and testing to determine how new training and development platforms will be received.
- Consults with management on business strategies pertaining to new learning and development products and services
- Informs management of time lines in development, potential investments, the return on investment, and marketing and advertising campaign strategies
- Participates in strategic management meetings (as required) to develop business objectives and goals for QSA
- Delegates and communicates the goals and objectives of the organization pertaining to business development personnel
- Demonstrates people skills and relates to Director, Executives, and other co-workers within QSA.
- He / She must be a strategist and willing to think out of the box
- Builds employee confidence and morale by being proactive and knowledgeable in all areas of business development

Requirements

- Prior experience in a competitive market (preferably in the GCC)
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in business or related discipline
- Formal education qualifications would be an asset
- Minimum of three years prior experience in a similar marketing/development role

KNOWLEDGE
- Local market knowledge
- Knowledge of cultural nuances
- A fundamental knowledge of Qatars Strategic Plan
- A fundamental knowledge of The Supreme Education Councils mandate and operation
- A knowledge of education market competition would be an asset
- Fluency in both the Arabic and English language

SKILLS
- Influencing and Closing Skills
- Motivation for increasing market share
- Prospecting Skills
- Promotional Planning
- Selling to Customer Needs
- Territory Management
- Presentation Skills
- Professionalism
- Project planning experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Tolerant
- Personable
- Self-motivated
- Entrepreneurial spirit

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.

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