Sales Manager, ELT & K12

We believe in the power and happiness of learning At Cengage Group, our team members play a vital role in empowering students worldwide to discover the power and happiness of learning. We are united by a shared mission—driving innovation that transforms millions of lives through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our success thrives on a vibrant culture where inclusion is key. We celebrate diverse perspectives at every level, ensuring all employees feel inspired to share their ideas and bring their true selves to work. Through coordinated programs, benefits, and initiatives, we foster an encouraging environment daily. What you'll do here as a sales manager, ELT & K12: Shape and complete innovative sales strategies to surpass monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in assigned regions. Lead, mentor, and encourage a dedicated English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education sales team to deliver outstanding results. Uncover new business opportunities and expand our market presence Develop and maintain positive, lasting relationships with key clients and collaborators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer happiness and support our educational mission. Skills you'll bring to thrive here: Graduate or post-graduate degree (or equivalent experience). 7+ years sales experience. Minimum 5 years people leader experience. Background in English Language Learning (ELT) and K12 education. Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken). Experience managing the end-to-end tender process, ensuring the timely delivery of compliant, compelling, and commercially sound bids. A proven history of success in sales management and achieving ambitious targets. Outstanding leadership and team-building skills to empower others. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Adaptability to thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. Preferred Experience: Global matrix experience a plus. About Cengage Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].