Commercial Manager

• Commercial/business development professional in training, events, conferences?
• Are you looking for autonomy and growth?

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the training and events industry. They offer a fast paced dynamic environment with potential for immense growth across the region.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Full ownership of the P&L, including pricing, revenue growth, cost control, and forecasting
• Develop and execute a global commercial strategy for public courses
• Lead international expansion by identifying priority topics, markets, and delivery formats
• Shape marketing and demand generation strategy using data and performance insights
• Line-manage business development activity to convert leads and optimise course fill rates
• Oversee course portfolio planning, scheduling, capacity utilisation, and cancellation decisions
• Manage instructor and delivery costs to protect margins and ensure commercial viability
• Build strong relationships with faculty, corporate buyers, delegates, and internal operations teams

The Successful Applicant

Key prerequisites for the role includes:

• Proven commercial experience with full P&L responsibility
• Background in training, conferences, events, or other scheduled programmes
• Demonstrated success filling courses or events against a fixed calendar
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, using data to inform decisions
• Experience influencing marketing strategy and managing sales activity
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, including faculty and corporate clients
• Experience scaling products or programmes internationally
• Exposure to professional services, professional education, or executive training

What's on Offer

There is a competitive package of up to 40,000 AED + Benefits and the unrivalled opportunity to make a true impact!

Contact
Sevda Savas

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