Associate Director of Sales- Middle East/GCC/MENA Regions

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 140 countries that we support.The Opportunity:ApplyBoard is looking to hire an Associate Director of Sales, to help drive our ongoing expansion efforts in the Middle East/GCC and parts of the MENA region. We are looking for a strong leader who understands the diversity of these Markets and can further our mission of educating the world. The person best suited for this role will bring proven experience, strategic thinking and strong leadership experience to help the team further expand existing business and also grow new business, ensuring market share and profitability. This role will be responsible for managing overall operations, recruiting staff and creating marketing and sales plans while staying within budget. They will also develop and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance and progress reports to ensure the team's targets are being met or exceeded.Note: This is a remote opportuinity to be based in Middle East, GCC or Mena Region.What you'll be doing every day:Lead a team of sales professionalsSet targets, performance plans, and rigorous objective standards for sales representativesMeet with reps one-on-one weekly to review performance, progress, and targets. Mentor, guide and help them continuously improve / think strategicallyDeliver deep performance reviews for each individual rep per quarter, per yearCoach individual sales representatives one-on-one using value added sales methods, strong account support and prospecting within the accountsWork closely with reps to help them improve sales performanceDevelop a scalable sales process and ensure representatives adhere to it correctlyEnsure that reps use sales technologies, such as a CRM (HubSpot), correctly.Ensure that reps follow their daily tasks, such as follows up with the customer and doing the assigned task by another team correctlyPlan and implement training programsHold regular skills training sessions with internal or external sales trainers.Recruit, select, onboard, and train new sales repsUnite the team: Ensure reps work as a positive unit and share their best practicesSet a good example for the team by leading by exampleWork according to company culture and values, prioritize ruthlessly, use good communication, and deliver results effectivelyMaintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferencesResolve escalated customer issues and customer complaints regarding sales and serviceReport any conflict of interest for sales representatives that occurDetermine and assign sales quotas, targets, and/or goalsProject and forecast annual and quarterly revenue and for multiple sales territoriesDevelop sales strategies to help drive continuous growth with customers and in some cases, acquire new customersTrack sales team metrics and share them with company leadershipAnalyze sales data on sales results and develop plans to address performance gapsCollaborate with marketing executives to develop lead generation plantsMonitor competition, economic indicators, and industry trendsPlan, strategize, hire and grow underdeveloped or new regionsWhat you bring to the table:7-10 years or more of experience in sales roles - Account Management and Business Development with companies of various sizeStrong knowledge of the Middle East / GCC / MENA Regions - education industry experience is preferred3-5 years of experience managing a sales team with a track record of quota achievement and growthExperience with building and implementing a Go-to-Market strategyHaving a successful track record of B2B salesExperience in creating and implementing administrative process documentation, designs, and other related technical materials that have made a sales team more efficientExperience creating and rolling out training manuals for sales and recruitment agentsExperience in managing client escalations/Client Objection HandlingBe hands-on with creating marketing collateralExperience managing a multi-million dollar budget#remoteAbout ApplyBoardApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 800,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.ApplyBoard’s 1,350 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a four-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.