Role Objectives:

• Oversee and implement innovative changes to enhance competitiveness and growth.
• Develop strategies to penetrate regional markets and drive transformational initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to establish a strong regional market presence and drive revenue growth.
• Analyze regional trends and competitive landscape to inform business forecasting and strategies.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to deliver high-quality value and services.
• Develop new business opportunities in line with the organization's regional expansion plan.
• Lead business planning and development efforts to secure funding, grants, and major donations.
• Implement sales strategies that leverage market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence.
• Lead high-performing marketing and sales plans to exceed revenue targets within the designated region.
• Oversee innovation projects and coordinate with the R&D unit to align with the organization's mission and vision.
• Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies for product launches.
• Identify and establish partnerships, collaborations, or acquisitions to enhance access to innovative initiatives.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop successful market entry and expansion strategies.
• Evaluate risks, challenges, and opportunities associated with regional expansion efforts.
• Build solid relationships with clients and potential clients through visits, follow-up calls, and social networking.
• Promote a culture of innovation across all organizational units.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and exhibitions to explain, clarify, and negotiate the organization's products, services, and packages.
• Ensure signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties for proper interpretation and implementation.

Skills and Core Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the challenges facing the region and key programmatic or technical areas of the organization’s strategic focus.
• Extensive knowledge of funding procedures and requirements of key foundations and international donors.
• Strong analytical skills in market analysis, business opportunity assessment, and competitor analysis.
• Excellent diplomatic skills and success in facilitating negotiations with partner organizations and donors.
• Proven experience in business development, including business planning, proposal development, and partnership development.
• Success in soliciting and securing grant and contract awards from government, foundation, and private donors.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments with competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in competitive bidding processes.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others, build relationships, and solve problems.
• Strategic management and business planning skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

If you have a knack for sales, a passion for educational solutions, and the skills to drive regional business growth, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team and help us make a difference in the education sector. Apply now!