Sales Manager – Head of Business Development

Company Description INSPIRE EDUCATION FOR MANAGEMENT, through INSPIRE University College, is dedicated to providing quality education and fostering entrepreneurial development. The college is an intellectual destination that attracts motivated students from more than four countries, creating a diverse and collaborative learning environment. The institution actively builds on its academic strengths and consolidates its achievements across disciplines. Students contribute to the college’s success through academic discoveries, athletic achievements, artistic creativity, and scientific innovation, reflecting a dynamic and forward-looking campus culture. Role Description The Sales Manager – Head of Business Development is a full-time, on-site role based in the United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for leading business development initiatives, identifying new markets and partnerships, and driving student recruitment and corporate engagement for INSPIRE EDUCATION FOR MANAGEMENT. Day-to-day tasks include developing and implementing sales and growth strategies, managing key accounts, overseeing the sales pipeline, and coordinating outreach campaigns with marketing and admissions teams. The role also involves building long-term relationships with educational partners, corporate clients, and community organizations, preparing performance reports, and guiding a small sales team to meet and exceed enrolment and revenue targets. Qualifications • Strong business development and sales leadership skills, including experience in setting and achieving growth targets. • Proven ability in relationship management, partnership building, and stakeholder engagement within education or related sectors. • Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and identifying new business opportunities. • Competence in using CRM systems, sales reporting tools, and basic data analysis to track performance and inform decisions. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English; additional regional languages are an advantage. • Ability to work on-site in the United Arab Emirates and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is preferred. • Prior experience in higher education, professional training, or services-oriented organizations is highly beneficial.

Lead business development initiatives, identify new markets and partnerships, and drive student recruitment and corporate engagement for INSPIRE EDUCATION FOR MANAGEMENT. Develop and implement sales and growth strategies, manage key accounts, oversee the sales pipeline, and coordinate outreach campaigns with marketing and admissions teams. Build long-term relationships with educational partners, corporate clients, and community organizations. Prepare performance reports and guide a small sales team to meet and exceed enrolment and revenue targets.