The Role

Are you an expert Client Director with experience and knowledge of the learning and education market in Dubai?

We are seeking a Client Director to build profitable, high quality relationships with companies as part of our Executive Education directorate. You will collaborate with learning specialists and faculty members to agree bespoke learning solutions whilst managing a portfolio of new and existing clients. You will use a consultative approach to understand clients\' requirements to deliver targeted offers, winning new business and ensuring existing clients are serviced to the highest standards.

This role will be based at our Dubai campus.

Main Responsibilities

• Building substantial, profitable relationships with large and medium sized businesses
• Working closely with learning technologists and faculty members to decide on effective learning solutions
• Managing a portfolio of new and existing clients and ensuring a high level of service
• Pitching for and winning new business, while negotiating contracts

Who we are looking for

• Experience or knowledge of learning solutions, education solutions or pedagogy
• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships at senior levels.
• Highly skilled in negotiation, networking, and influencing.
• Experience of consultative sales and developing solutions with demanding clients.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders and to operate effectively with senior leaders.
• Experience of key account management and developing client relationships.
• Extensive awareness of the activities of the organisation and competitor schools.
• Ability to scan the horizon, identify industry best practice and translate this into future planning for own area of specialism.
• Proven financial management skills.
• Experience of leading a team in a senior level role.

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world\'s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It\'s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we\'re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

London Business School

London Business School