Education Consultant & Business Development Manager

Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

  • Education Planning & Coaching. Advise families on educational paths and corresponding planning and application strategies toward admission into top overseas independent boarding schools. Conduct practice interviews with students; brainstorm and refine students’ personal statements


  • Case Management. Oversee students’ entire application process: strategic positioning, school selection, profile building, test preparation, academic mentoring, recommendation advisory


  • Prospect Follow-up & Customer Service. Establish contact and follow-ups with inquiries; maintain contact with prospects and provide information support; monitor sales pipeline to achieve recruitment targets

 
  • Business Development. Support the development and generation of new business opportunities and income for the assigned market(s)


  • Events Planning – Organize outreach activities such as school info sessions and family sharing sessions

  • Business Analysis – Conduct regular scans and report on competitors and industry/sectoral trends; identifying and managing partners in education and other related industry, including but not limited to schools, test prep institutions, enrichment course providers, etc

Qualifications

Solid academic record; bachelor’s degree; overseas exposure a plus

English and Arabic; a third Asian language a plus

Thoughtful and articulate; analytical yet a lateral thinker; customer and detail oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability; nimble to fast-paced environment; bold and creative

Quick learner; can-do attitude; a go-getter; an open mind

Mature yet fun; accountable; enjoy fostering relationships; helpful and collaborative

How to Apply

Send your resume/CV with the subject line “Education Consultant & Business Development Manager (Dubai)” to hello@sesameed.com