Job Title: Team Manager, Qualifications
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team to exceed revenue targets for Pearson school qualifications. Drive growth by managing key partner relationships, optimising team performance, and representing Pearson’s brand across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the team to achieve and exceed revenue for school qualifications, including personal.
Monitor sales activity, track results, and report on performance, pipeline, and market trends to senior management.
Collaborate with training, marketing, and product teams to ensure regional plans and initiatives are fit-for-purpose and support growth.
Build and manage relationships with key partners, school groups, and ministries to maximise opportunities and promote Pearson’s brand.
Coach, develop, and performance-manage direct reports, ensuring clear goals, regular feedback, and a strong, positive team culture.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Revenue Growth, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Influencing Skills, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Learning to Learn
Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Proven experience managing sales teams in education or a related sector.
Track record of exceeding revenue targets and building strong customer relationships.
Experience with pipeline management, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
People management experience required.
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Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.
