Sales Director

DescriptionJob position: Sales DirectorOffice location: Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Hult Ashridge Executive Education partners with global businesses and governments to deliver leadership and organizational development solutions that create lasting change. As pioneers of experiential and human-centered learning, we’ve been delivering transformational leadership and organizational development solutions since 1959. We are backed by faculty expertise of Hult International Business School, and the Hult Ashridge Center for Coaching (HACC), which sets industry standards internationally for the profession. As part of the EF Education First business, the world’s largest private education company, we are part of a sophisticated, global network with access to resources around the world. The Opportunity Our Middle East Team is looking for a Sales Director to support our growth in the KSA market to proactively target new client organisations and collaborate with our Operations Team on strengthening partnerships with existing clients, playing a significant role in the continued rapid growth in the region. At HULT ASHRIDGE, we believe in the power of people – to inspire, innovate, and positively impact their teams, organizations and societies. We are learning experts specialized in delivering immersive programs focused on the most critical business skills. Developing our talent is core to our values. We provide regular training, access to self-development platforms, real ownership, and career progression opportunities International travel including to our stunning for UK based training. Hybrid working arrangements potential A competitive salary (based on track record) and benefits packages Comprehensive Onboarding and development programs The opportunity to join an annual global sales conference (past locations have included Boston, Abu Dhabi and Dubrovnik) Length of Service Recognition including paid sabbatical A strong network of international peers and collaborators. Key responsibilities Proactively targets new accounts, generates opportunities, and expands our share of business across regional markets. Develops high quality proposals and relevant solutions that meet client needs and deadlines. Leads the negotiation, closing and supports the contracting of new accounts. Collaborates with support teams to drive the renewal sales process and maximize cross-selling The skills & experience we look for Ideally a graduate in HR, Psychometrics, Psychology or Learning and Development. Knowledge of the executive education market and L&D needs and solutions Knowledge of the regional market and extensive network of key decision maker relationships 10 years consultative B2B sales experience and success sales track record Strong relational skills, influencing skills and presence. Exceptional communication and presentation skills Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. Of good character and team player. Passion for learning, both for yourself and, on a bigger scale, for organizations To thrive at Hult Ashridge, you will: Have strong personal drive and energy Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a nothing is impossible mindset Excited by having ownership and autonomy Enjoy working in a fast-paced results-driven environment Be passionate about learning and being a change-maker With campuses and offices in over 50 countries, including the beautiful Ashridge House outside London, we offer a truly global and collaborative environment. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. HULT Ashridge Executive Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique. Find out more: www.hultashridge.com