Assistant Manager Business Development
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of identifying and qualifying new business opportunities that fit Pearson VUE’s offerings.
- Stay up-to-date on our products and services
- Create and deliver professional presentations to clients and prospects.
- Respond to clients, prospects, and partners promptly and professionally.
- Maintain an up-to-date pipeline in the Pearson VUE CRM system and share updates with the team.
- Follow our bid management process closely, involving the right teams and ensuring top-quality proposals for RFQs, RFPs, and tenders.
- Take the lead on key aspects of sales proposals, including solution design, partner involvement, pricing, and commercial terms.
- Build a strong understanding of your assigned market sector and keep an eye on trends and opportunities.
- Represent Pearson VUE at events like seminars and exhibitions.
- Keep the team updated on your progress, with regular reports and contributions to meetings.
- Aim to meet 3–4 prospects each week to keep things moving forward.
Must-Haves
What We’re Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Technology or Business.
- Minimum 5 years of success in solution selling, especially multi-year contracts.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating with a virtual team.
- Strong PC and tech skills.
- Experience managing the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to closing deals.
- Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
- Flexibility to work outside the usual 9-to-5 when needed.
- A proven track record in consultative sales and the patience to navigate long sales cycles.
- Comfort with technology-oriented solutions and engaging with senior decision-makers.
- A target-driven approach to work.
Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with the assessment and testing industry.
- Experience in the public tendering process in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Working Hours and Travel
This is a full-time role, with core hours Sunday to Thursday. You’ll also need to travel regionally and internationally as required.
Who We Are
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
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Job: SALES
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULLTIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 17981