Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships
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7 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for generating and growing corporate revenue by leading the acquisition development and retention of strategic B2B clients for Executive Education programs in Qatar and the GCC region. The role owns a portfolio of key accounts drives complex sales cycles and builds long-term corporate partnerships while ensuring commercial performance pipeline health and profitability targets are consistently achieved.
Business Development & Revenue Growth
- Drive corporate sales performance by developing and executing sales strategies aligned with institutional growth objectives
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of new and existing corporate clients using CRM tools ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting
- Identify new market opportunities and growth levers including sector expansion partnerships and account penetration strategies
- Prepare and validate all commercial proposals and contracts in coordination with relevant stakeholders
- Conduct client meetings presentations and negotiations with senior decision-makers
- Draft business proposals and ensuing contracts and validate all out-going client commercial proposals conduct client visits and presentations working with all relevant internal stakeholders Faculty Legal Operations etc. throughout the client lifecycle;
- Oversee account management plans for key clients ensuring renewals upselling and cross-selling opportunities are systematically pursued
- Work closely with the Chief Growth and Impact Officer on pricing strategies and profitability models to ensure sustainable margins
- Monitor revenue pipeline health and program profitability
Program Design & Experience
- Partner with Faculty / Subject Matter Experts to translate client needs into impactful learning solutions with clear objectives and learning outcomes
- Lead learning design by structuring journeys modalities and engagement methods ensuring a cohesive end-to-end participant experience
- Ensure seamless handovers from Sales to Operations maintaining alignment between client expectations and program delivery
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency proposal quality and client experience
- Act as a liaison with Executive Education peers on HEC Paris Main Campus to align standards innovation and best practices
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with senior leaders and HR/L&D stakeholders across client organizations
- Represent the institution at client events launches graduation ceremonies and professional forums to strengthen market visibility and partnerships
Team Leadership
- Lead and manage direct reports driving performance and accountability through clear objectives and KPIs progress monitoring regular check-ins and timely corrective actions when needed.
- Build team capability and efficiency by identifying development needs providing on-the-job coaching encouraging knowledge-sharing and promoting innovative ideas to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
Qualifications :
Education and experience
- Masters degree in Business Administration Management Marketing or a related discipline
- 10 years of progressive experience in B2B sales business development partnerships or consulting within a services education or professional development environment
- Experience in Executive Education Talent Development Learning & Development or Leadership Development is highly preferred
- Experience in designing pricing and selling customized corporate learning solutions including blended and digital formats
- Experience in GCC markets is a strong advantage.
Skills and competencies
- Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic and French are advantageous.
- Strong consultative selling and negotiation capabilities with the ability to close high-value multi-stakeholder deals
- Excellent presentation communication and proposal development skills
- Solid financial acumen with experience in pricing strategies profitability modeling and margin management
- Strong account management and relationship development capabilities
- Ability to analyze pipeline performance forecasting data and sales metrics to drive decisions
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
Ways of working
- Highly results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Client-centric collaborative and relationship-oriented approach
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced target-driven environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and perform under pressure
- Flexible to travel and willing to adapt working hours to business needs
Additional Information :
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties as assigned may be part of the job.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
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- Writing Skills
About Company
Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is one of Europe's leading business schools. HEC Pariss goal is to make a positive impact on business and society via its Think, Teach, Act tripartite approach, contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 160 research profess ... View more
