Business Development Manager - School Getaways
- The Greater Change
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Full-time
وصف الوظيفة
About Us
Our Client is a premium travel brand that designs bespoke travel experiences for discerning clients. Whether it’s a luxury holiday, a curated retreat, or an educational travel program, we’re all about creating moments that matter. As we grow our footprint in the School Getaways vertical, we’re on the lookout for a seasoned professional to lead our expansion in this exciting and impactful space.
Job Summary
We’re hiring a Business Development Manager – School Getaways to lead our entry into the UAE’s educational travel market. If you know how the schooling ecosystem works in the UAE and have a strong network of contacts within schools, this role is tailor-made for you. You’ll be responsible for building school partnerships, designing customized travel programs, and driving a target revenue of AED 15 million annually
Job Description
- Build relationships with principals, activity coordinators, and school heads across the UAE
- Develop and pitch exciting, curriculum-aligned school getaway packages (local & international)
- Drive new business from across all education sectors and meet/exceed sales targets
- Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to uncover new opportunities
- Own the sales cycle end-to-end—from prospecting and pitching to execution and feedback
- Represent the client at education fairs, expos, and school forums
- Collaborate with operations, travel design, and finance teams for flawless delivery
- Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and report progress to leadership
إمتيازات الوظيفة
Why Join Us?
- Be the pioneer in launching a high-growth vertical
- Competitive salary + performance-linked incentives
- Travel perks and access to exclusive experiences
- High-impact, entrepreneurial work environment
- Work with a trusted, premium brand in luxury travel
متطلبات الوظيفة
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 10 years of business development/sales experience in school travel or education-related services
- Deep understanding of the UAE school system and decision-making process
- Proven ability to generate high-value business (AED 15M+ annually)
- Strong existing network in UAE schools (public, private, international)
- Excellent communicator with persuasive presentation and negotiation skills
- Self-driven, target-focused, and strategic thinker
- Fluent in English (Arabic is a bonus)
- UAE driving license preferred
