Senior Business Development Manager (Schools & Universities)

Job description / Role

Great opportunity for an education sector specialist to make a real difference in the United Arab Emirates by championing transformative educational products into schools in the region.

This is a new position in a global business that is now opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in expanding the company’s reach and positively impacting the country’s education sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business strategies to establish the organization as a leading provider of wellness solutions within educational environments throughout Dubai and the broader GCC region.
• Conduct thorough market research to pinpoint prospective educational institutions and gain insights into their educational objectives concerning students' self-awareness and personal development.
• Foster robust relationships with educational stakeholders including school administrators, educators, and governing bodies to advocate for the integration of our company's offerings into educational programs.
• Take charge of contract negotiations with educational entities, ensuring mutual agreement on terms, pricing, and deliverables.
• Hand-over to full implementation and roll-out to the fulfilment team.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to tailor wellness solutions to the specific needs of students within the parameters of the curriculum.
• Remain abreast of educational trends, curriculum advancements, and regulatory mandates in the GCC region to uphold a competitive advantage.
• Act as the company's representative at educational gatherings such as conferences, seminars, and networking functions, highlighting our proficiency and forging strategic alliances.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in roles encompassing business development, sales, or account management, preferably within the educational sector.
• Proficiency in navigating the educational landscape of Dubai and the broader GCC region, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of educators' curriculum objectives and workloads.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and a track record of effectively managing contracts.
• Proven ability to drive results, meeting and surpassing sales targets while fostering revenue growth.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.