Sales Manager
Job Description
Our client is an award-winning AI powered learning solutions provider redefining K-12 education. The company serves approximately 2 million students and 84,000 educators across 19,000 schools across the world.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Education, Marketing, B2G sales, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years experience in business diplomacy, B2G sales, business development, account management, or commercial roles
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding targets
• Experience within Education, EdTech, SaaS, Technology, or Digital Solutions environments preferred
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships
• Experience working with public sector and education customers across Middle East, Africa, CIS is advantageous
• Native Arabic communication skills (reading, writing, verbal), French is a plus
Responsibilities Duties:
B2G sales Strategy & Revenue Growth
• Develop and execute B2G sales strategies that support 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, ensuring effective communication of strategic objectives and value propositions.
• 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
Job Offer
• Our client values curiosity, purpose, and the drive to make a real difference in the education sector.
Here's a glimpse of what they offer:
• Competitive Salary
• Annual flight allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Education allowance
• Health and Life insurance
• Enhanced leave policy
• A hybrid work model and remote working days to work from anywhere