Programs Specialist - Learning & Development

Overview

• **Star** is a human capability development company headquartered in Riyadh.
• We design and deliver large-scale training programs, education strategies, government projects, and strategic events for governments, corporations, and institutions across Saudi Arabia.
• We are hiring a Programs Specialist to join the Star B2C Programs unit — a commercial operation covering professional certification programs through internationally recognised bodies and a premium facility activation program at one of Riyadh’s most prestigious addresses.
• You will work directly under the unit’s Project Manager and own the day-to-day commercial and operational activities that keep the unit running and generating revenue.
• This is a sales-first role.
• You are the person converting inquiries into sales, reaching out to the right audiences, and ensuring the certification and facility program pipelines stay active.
• You also manage the operational side — inventory, inbound inquiries, and daily partner relationships — that keeps the unit running smoothly.
• What you will be doing:
• Selling certification programs, codes, and seats to individuals and groups across both program tracks
• Managing all inbound inquiries from our AHLEI SA and HRCI SA websites and converting them into sales
• Proactively reaching out to target audiences per program type and certification
• Managing the inventory of certification codes and licenses from AHLEI and HRCI
• Maintaining day-to-day operational relationships with AHLEI and HRCI
• Actively cross-selling between the certification and facility program tracks
• Supporting the Project Manager with pipeline reporting and calendar execution
• **Requirements*** 2–4 years of experience in sales, program coordination, or a related commercial role
• Background or genuine interest in training, L&D, or certifications — you understand the audience you are selling to
• Strong communicator in Arabic and English — comfortable on calls, over email, and in person
• Organised and detail-oriented — code and license inventory management requires precision
• Self-starter — you manage your pipeline and your day without waiting to be directed
• AI-fluent in the serious sense — you have restructured how you work around AI tools and use them to multiply your output across research, planning, analysis, and execution. Not drafting emails. Real workflow integration.
• Saudi national preferred
• **Benefits*** A commercially active role with direct impact on revenue from day one
• Work at the intersection of international certifications and one of Riyadh’s most prestigious facilities
• Fast-growing company with strong career development opportunities
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and a high-performing team
• Central Riyadh location