Sales Manager, ELT & K12

We believe in the power and happiness of learning

At Cengage Group our team members play a vital role in empowering students worldwide to discover the power and happiness of learning. We are united by a shared missiondriving innovation that transforms millions of lives through education.

Our culture values inclusion engagement and discovery

Our success thrives on a vibrant culture where inclusion is key. We celebrate diverse perspectives at every level ensuring all employees feel inspired to share their ideas and bring their true selves to work. Through coordinated programs benefits and initiatives we foster an encouraging environment daily.

**The post holder for this role can be based in either Dubai United Arab Emirates or Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia**.

What youll do here as a sales manager ELT & K12:

• Shape and complete innovative sales strategies to surpass monthly quarterly and yearly targets in assigned regions.
• Lead mentor and encourage a dedicated English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education sales team to deliver outstanding results.
• Uncover new business opportunities and expand our market presence
• Develop and maintain positive lasting relationships with key clients and collaborators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer happiness and support our educational mission.

Skills youll bring to thrive here:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years people leader experience.
• Background in English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Experience managing the end-to-end tender process ensuring the timely delivery of compliant compelling and commercially sound bids.
• A proven history of success in sales management and achieving ambitious targets.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills to empower others.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Adaptability to thrive in dynamic collaborative environments.

Preferred Experience:

• Global matrix experience a plus.

About Cengage

Cengage a global education technology company serving millions of learners provides affordable quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted engaging content and now integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education workforce skills secondary education English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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