Business Development Manager for Pearson focusing on corporate sales in Saudi Arabia. Driving relationships in corporate learning and workforce development sectors.
Responsibilities
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 Pearson’s visibility and network in the corporate learning ecosystem.
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 Pearson’s corporate learning solutions.
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.
Requirements
7–10 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.
Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar) is a plus.
Benefits
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.
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