English Language and Learning Account Manager

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Purpose:

The Engilsh Language and Learning (ELL) Account Manager is a sales and learning consultancy role working with institutions – schools and universities in KSA. They are responsible for developing strategic partnerships with the client base by leveraging Pearson content, assets, and partnerships. This person is responsible for maximizing market share growth in the KSA as well as establishing large institutional agreements. The incumbent must be aggressive and active in competitive accounts, as well knowledgeable regarding competition and industry trends. Responsible for proposing and closing engagements that will achieve total revenue growth, profit, and customer satisfaction plans.

Key Accountabilities:

Presenting solutions capabilities to prospective clients

Consulting with clients regarding technology and other support issues as it pertains to online learning environment

Selling and implementing new business models

Developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers and prospective clients via on-site meetings KSA-wide, telephone calls and emails.

Superior customer relationship management skills. Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with end user and decision makers.

Acting as a liaison between the company and its existing and potential markets

Negotiating and closing large transactions and/or contracts and achieving a significant growth towards a sales goal.

Meeting, giving ELL presentations and information to decision-makers in educational institutions.

Conducting tailor-made ELL product presentations that align with the customers’ needs.

Feeding back to colleagues in marketing & product regarding customer needs and progress, to ensure alignment between teams.

Key Challenges and Responsibilities:

Working in a fast paced and dynamic organization, the ability to change and flex to new ways of working as required.

Ability to work in a matrix organization and have the ability to galvanize relationships internally and externally to obtain the best outcomes.

Extensive travel around the Kingdom and potentially in the region

Contributing to complex bids with ministry and large educational institutions. - Strong strategic planning and organization skills (implement and coordinate)

Experience and qualifications

Billingual – Mastery of English and Arabic

Knowledge of the education sector and English language learning is desirable

Proven track record setting and achieving sales targets is desirable

What to expect from Pearson

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Job: SALES

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 11882