Branch Business Development Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: International Education / Study Abroad

Reports To: Director

About the Role

We are looking for a high-performing, entrepreneurial Branch Manager to lead and grow our Dubai operations. This is a business leadership position for someone who can drive revenue, build a winning team, and scale the branch to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Revenue

- Drive student recruitment and revenue growth across international markets.

- Set and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual branch targets.

- Develop and execute local growth strategies and sales plans.

- Identify new market opportunities and partnerships.

Team Leadership & Performance

- Recruit, lead, mentor, and manage a team of counsellors and support staff.

- Build a high-performance, target-driven team culture.

- Set KPIs, monitor performance, and conduct reviews.

- Provide ongoing training and coaching.

Operations & Service Excellence

- Oversee day-to-day branch operations.

- Maintain high standards of counselling, application processing, and visa documentation.

- Handle escalations and high-value clients professionally.

- Ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Partnerships & Market Presence

- Build and maintain relationships with partner institutions.

- Plan and execute marketing initiatives, seminars, and education fairs.

- Represent the organization in key industry engagements.

Compliance & Financial Management

- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company policies.

- Manage branch budgets and cost controls.

- Prepare regular performance and revenue reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field.

- 58 years in a target-driven sales or service industry.

- Minimum 23 years in a managerial role.

- Proven track record of exceeding targets.

- UAE market experience preferred.

Preferred Industry Background

- Educational consultancy or training institutes

- Insurance or investment advisory

- EdTech or B2C sales

- Hospitality or customer-experience businesses

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and people management skills

- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

- Result-oriented with strong sales mindset

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in CRM and MS Office

Who We Are Looking For

- Consistently exceeds sales and revenue targets

- Builds and leads high-performing teams

- Thrives in fast-paced environments

- Takes full ownership of results

- Thinks like a business owner

What We Offer

- Leadership role with full branch responsibility

- Performance-linked incentives

- Fast-track growth into regional leadership

- Opportunity to work with a global education group