Sales Manager, ELT & K12

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute innovative sales strategies to surpass monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in assigned regions.
• Lead, mentor, and encourage a dedicated English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education sales team to deliver outstanding results.
• Uncover new business opportunities and expand market presence within the ELT and K12 sectors.
• Develop and maintain positive, lasting relationships with key clients and collaborators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer satisfaction and support the educational mission.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, ensuring the delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids.

Requirements

• Graduate or post-graduate degree (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of professional sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a people leadership role.
• Proven background in English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Extensive experience managing the end-to-end tender process.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and creative problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a global matrix organization.

About the Company

Cengage is a global education technology company serving millions of learners worldwide. We provide affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready. For over 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning through trusted content and integrated digital platforms across higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, and English language teaching markets.