Business Development Specialist
Role Overview
The Business Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The role develops new business and partnerships and supports enrolment and retention.
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Company
Discover Learning Tutors is a tuition centre in Motor City, Dubai, supporting learners aged 3 to 18.
The centre provides tailored academic support and guidance, with a focus on learner confidence, core skills, and curiosity.
Role overview
The Business Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The role develops new business and partnerships and supports enrolment and retention.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships with schools, community organisations, and families.
- Generate and qualify leads, conduct market research, and manage inquiries.
- Maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Prepare proposals and support marketing initiatives.
- Track performance metrics and provide feedback on programmes and services to improve enrolment and retention.
- Collaborate with management and tutoring teams to align business development with educational goals and centre values.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills and market research capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with families, schools, and partners.
- Effective lead-generation skills to build and manage a prospect pipeline and convert inquiries into enrolments.
- Solid customer service skills for responsive, professional interactions with families and stakeholders.
- Relevant experience in business development, sales, or education services; tutoring or learning-centre experience is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Dubai, manage multiple priorities, and use CRM or similar tools to track leads and performance.
Preferred qualification
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field is preferred.
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