Business Development Manager
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Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Business Development Manager (Corporate) KSA
Location: Saudi Arabia
Application Requirement: This role is open to Saudi Nationals only in alignment with local hiring policies..
About the Role
Pearson is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and expand our presence in the corporate training and upskilling sector in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. This role focuses on selling Pearsons English learning programs assessments and workforce development solutions while building strong relationships with corporate clients government agencies and industry bodies.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Own and achieve corporate sector sales targets in Saudi Arabia.
- Develop and execute strategies for direct sales to corporates and partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Strengthen Pearsons visibility and network in the corporate learning ecosystem.
Market & Strategic Insights
- Understand government initiatives and workforce development priorities in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
- Identify corporate sector needs in English learning training and upskilling for both government and private enterprises.
- Provide market intelligence to shape Pearsons corporate learning solutions.
Sales Tracking & CRM Management
- Track and report sales performance by account and product using a consultative approach.
- Ensure effective CRM usage maintaining accurate data on key contacts and accounts.
What Were Looking For
Application Requirement: This role is open to Saudi Nationals only in alignment with local hiring policies.
Essential Skills & Experience
710 years of B2B sales experience in training education or workforce development.
Strong corporate and government sector relationships in Saudi Arabia.
Proven track record in institutional sales and consultative selling.
Experience with SaaS solutions or digital learning platforms.
Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset proactive approach and ability to work independently.
Strong understanding of corporate decision-making and procurement processes.
Education & Technical Skills
Bachelors degree (required); MBA preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar) is a plus.
Why Join Us
Be part of a global leader in education and workforce development.
Work in a fast-paced high-impact role shaping corporate learning solutions.
Collaborate with an international team across the Middle East Africa and Turkey.
Application Requirement: This role is open to Saudi Nationals only in alignment with local hiring policies..
Business Unit: Pearson Education Enterprise Learning & Sales
Reports to: Enterprise Sales Director - MENAT
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Salesforce
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
About Company
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gen ... View more
