About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Regional Director to be based in Dubai to join our growing higher education sales team. You’ll play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of the company Learning Platform across the GCC region, helping universities modernize and simplify their approach to teaching and learning. This role is focused on driving long-term, sustainable growth across the GCC higher education market. You’ll be responsible for building strong relationships across the region, growing the pipeline, navigating complex sales cycles, and helping institutions realize the value of the company platform. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about helping higher education institutions succeed, we want to meet you.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive new business growth by selling the company Learning Platform across the GCC higher education market
- Build and execute targeted sales strategies to develop and nurture a strong client pipeline across the region
- Share insights to help prospective customers evaluate solutions and choose what best fits their needs
- Prepare and tailor messaging, presentations, proposals, and tender responses for prospective customers
- Guide prospects through the purchasing process to successful, timely closure
- Secure profitable pricing and business terms by clearly communicating the value and return on investment of the platform
- Accurately forecast short-term and long-term sales performance while maintaining strong pipeline management and hygiene
- Build and maintain relationships with key institutional and government stakeholders across the GCC
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and Customer Experience, to share market feedback and customer insights
- Attend key industry events and strengthen the company’s presence across the region
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas within established timelines
- Travel regularly across the region for onsite meetings and events, up to 30%
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of sales experience (Bachelor's degree preferred), ideally in SaaS, enterprise software, or EdTech
- Proven success selling complex solutions at all levels, including the C-suite
- Strategic, consultative sales acumen with a Challenger mindset
- Expertise in needs analysis, proposal development, and tender completion
- Familiarity with VLE/LMS and educational pedagogy (Higher Ed sales experience a plus)
- Experience or strong understanding of the GCC market and regional higher education landscape
- Fluent English with excellent written skills; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage
Benefits
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team, and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
