Director of Business Development & Market Expansion

Director of Business Development & Market Expansion

Location: United Arab of Emirates or Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Working Pattern:Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles:1

Salary:40,000 - 45,000 AED per month plus additional commission

We are looking for a Director to join our team.

As the Director, Business Development & Market Expansion at Kaplan Professional Middle East, you will be a strategic executor responsible for implementing the approved sales strategy. Your critical focus is driving the adoption and sales of our comprehensive portfolio of digital and non-digital learning solutions and platforms across the MENA region. This role requires the proactive building and leveraging of relationships to ensure rapid market penetration for our entire product suite with corporate and government clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional Commercial Director is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/38w4d267.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Substantial professional experience, including significant experience in sales and business development within professional education.

• Mandatory proven track record of success selling digital learning, EdTech, or E-learning solutions.

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding high-value sales targets within the MENA corporate and government sectors across a diverse product mix.

• Demonstrated experience in a senior sales execution role at a major global professional education provider is highly desirable.

• Fluency in both Arabic (a must) and English, with outstanding presentation and communication skills in both languages.

• Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• Strong understanding of the corporate L&D landscape and various learning delivery methodologies.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an incentive structure that rewards high-level sales performance and success.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Professional development opportunities and support for further education.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and growth.

  
  

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 30th November 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

 
Application Support  

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.