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Account Executive- HE/EdTech UAE
Dubai, DU
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RecruitHer is hiring on behalf of a global EdTech company that provides digital learning solutions designed to improve teaching, engagement, and student outcomes across higher education.

You’ll be joining a well-established organisation with a strong reputation in the sector, a recognised brand that opens doors, and an international, forward-thinking team. You’ll also have the tools and support needed to succeed in the role.

You’ll be part of a growing team where individual effort is recognised and valued. The region itself is expanding, which means strong potential to build pipeline and convert opportunities into meaningful, long-term deals.

We're looking for a someone who understands the difference between selling into HE vs selling a SaaS solution.


The role

You will be responsible for growing and expanding business across higher education institutions, working closely with universities to introduce solutions and support their adoption over time.

You will manage the full lifecycle, from opening conversations through to embedding long term usage, with full ownership of your pipeline and partner relationships.

The role includes some travel for meetings, events, and partner engagement.

We are looking to hire as soon as possible.

What you will be doing


  • Building and managing a pipeline across higher education institutions
  • Opening new conversations and developing relationships with academic and commercial stakeholders
  • Running meetings and delivering tailored presentations and product demonstrations
  • Managing the full lifecycle from outreach through to adoption and long term use
  • Supporting onboarding and ensuring solutions are embedded into everyday workflows
  • Identifying opportunities to grow existing partnerships and expand usage
  • Attending conferences, events, and client meetings
  • Using CRM tools to manage pipeline and activity
  • Feeding insights from the market back into the wider team


What we are looking for

  • Experience working with or selling into higher education in the region
  • Strong understanding of how universities make decisions and adopt new products
  • Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or digital learning solutions
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior audiences
  • Comfortable owning a pipeline and working independently
  • Willingness to travel as part of the role
  • Fluent English (additional languages a plus depending on region)

Compensation

20,000+25,000AED per month + 25% OTE

Category A medical insurance

Car allowance 1,800AED

Why this role

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building relationships and seeing products adopted in practice.

The role suits someone who understands the complexity of higher education, is comfortable with longer cycles, and is motivated by seeing solutions move from initial interest to real usage.

You will have ownership of your region and the opportunity to shape how the company grows its presence within higher education.


Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important to RecruitHer and to the organisations we partner with. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, or background.


If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not tick every box.


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