Team Manager, Qualifications

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Pearson is seeking a Team Manager, Qualifications in Dubai to lead a high performing team, drive revenue for school qualifications, and manage key partner relationships while representing Pearson’s brand across the region. You will monitor sales activity, report on performance and pipeline to senior management, and collaborate with training, marketing and product teams to ensure regional plans support growth. Coach direct reports, establish clear goals, and cultivate a positive team culture while engaging with schools, ministries, and other partners. Required skills include revenue growth, account management, strategic planning, analytics, communication, influencing, problem solving, adaptability, and a learning mindset. Demonstrated education sales leadership, a track record of exceeding targets, and people management are essential. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify impact, align with Pearson’s regional growth strategy, and highlight hybrid Dubai experience.

Job Title:  Team Manager, Qualifications
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)

Job Summary: 

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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