The Associate Director of International Development will play an integral role in the IE Dubai Center International Development team, leading and executing high-impact activities and marketing to provide IE strong brand awareness and drive increased recruitment in the region.
Key Action Areas:
-Increase overall awareness of IE in the Gulf Region (United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain)
-Grow the number of interested candidates in IE, thereby developing a healthy and steady pipeline of candidates
- Plan, manage & implement business development and commercial activities for the Gulf Region to promote IE’s Master & Executive Education Programs
- Develop new Sales & Marketing channels along with strategic partnerships with companies, institutions, associations to promote IE’s Master & Executive Education programs
- Benchmark competitors focusing mainly on their commercial activities and program offering
- Coordinate with various IE departments to maximize the institution’s recognition
- Report to the Director of the IE Dubai Center on the activities in the region
- Build a network of contacts to promote & strengthen the IE brand in the region
- Participate in appropriate recruitment activities including Fairs, local or regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
- Support the Director in designing the marketing, branding & advertising strategy for IE´s Master & Executive Education Programs in the Gulf Region
- Develop a strategy to engage Alumni in the IE community including providing support to the Alumni Clubs, coordinating Alumni events

Requisitos

-Master´s Degree from a top University
- 4+ years professional experience. Business development, Sales and/or marketing experience
- Native/Bilingual in English. Arabic, Spanish, French is a plus.
preferred. Experience in higher education is a plus
- Some knowledge or exposure to the region is highly recommended
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills including Presentation skills
- Solid creative and problem solving skills is required
- Entrepreneurial and willing to take risks
- Good team player
- Proven ability to adapt constantly to changing situations
- Availability to travel
- Good at multitasking
- Ability to cope and adapt to the different cultures in the region and the team
- High emotional intelligence which allows to understand the interaction with client and team