SVP, New Business Development – Education Growth Markets

e7 Group is seeking an accomplished SVP, New Business Development – Education Growth Markets to lead the international expansion of its Education business beyond the UAE.This senior executive role will build and execute e7’s new-market growth engine across MENA, Africa and Central Asia, developing opportunities through government-to-government and B2G channels, strategic partnerships, school and education operator networks, and integrated education solutions.The successful candidate will combine market-entry strategy with hands-on commercial execution, originating opportunities, building strategic relationships, developing high-value propositions and converting complex pipelines into scalable, sustainable revenue.Key ResponsibilitiesInternational Market ExpansionTranslate e7’s education strategy into actionable country-by-country market entry plans, defining target segments, customer profiles, routes to market, partner ecosystems, pricing strategies, funding models and first-win pathways.Lead business development across priority growth markets, including MENA, Africa and/or Central AsiaEvaluate and pursue opportunities in additional markets including MENA, Africa and/or Central Asia, as well as other strategically attractive inbound opportunities.Assess market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, delivery feasibility, regulatory requirements and commercial potential to prioritize investment and resources.Business Development & Deal OriginationOriginate and develop opportunities through B2G/G2G channels, government tenders, private and international school groups, IB schools, school consortia and major education operators.Build relationships with ministries, education authorities, donor agencies, publishers, technology providers and other strategic ecosystem partners.Lead the development of complex proposals, tender responses and commercial propositions from initial opportunity through negotiation and closure.Identify appropriate partnerships, consortium structures and market-entry models to strengthen e7’s competitive position.Education Solutions GrowthBuild a qualified international pipeline across integrated education solutions, including:Print and digital education solutionsExamination and assessment materialsDigital e-reader, LMS and assessment solutionsOER-enabled content solutionsTeacher resources and trainingEnhanced education and managed servicesDevelop compelling propositions that combine e7 capabilities into differentiated solutions for governments, school operators and education partners.Drive account-based growth strategies for priority institutional customers and markets.Strategic Partnerships & Cross-SellingWork closely with Commercial and other e7 businesses to leverage existing government and institutional relationships for Education opportunities.Identify opportunities to introduce education solutions into established e7 relationships while simultaneously building standalone Education opportunities with shorter sales cycles.Develop strategic alliances with publishers, EdTech companies, technology providers, education operators and funding partners to accelerate market access.Coordinate local and regional partners to support market entry, relationship development and delivery.Commercial Strategy & Pipeline GovernanceBuild and manage a robust, qualified international business development pipeline with clear opportunity stages, revenue potential, probability, timeline and next actions.Develop appropriate commercial and pricing models that balance competitiveness, scalability, delivery risk and margin expectations.Establish disciplined pipeline governance and provide executive-level reporting on market opportunities, risks, conversion and revenue outlook.Ensure strong CRM discipline and visibility across all active markets and opportunities.Pilots & Market ValidationStructure pilots and proof-of-concept opportunities that create credible pathways to long-term, recurring revenue.Establish clear pilot success criteria across margin, sales-cycle duration, scalability, technology/device readiness, delivery feasibility and partner dependencies.Convert successful pilots into broader institutional or country-level opportunities.Capture market intelligence and customer feedback to continuously strengthen e7’s education proposition.Sales EnablementDevelop market-specific sales materials, product packs, value propositions, case studies, objection-handling guides and executive presentations.Design targeted outbound campaigns for ministries, education authorities, private operators, international and IB schools, and donor-funded programs.Equip regional representatives and commercial teams with the tools and messaging required to originate and progress Education opportunities effectively.What We Are Looking For?15+ years of relevant experience in international business development, education services, B2G/G2G commercial strategy, public-sector sales, EdTech, publishing, PPPs, donor-funded programs or emerging-market expansion.Demonstrated success in originating, developing and closing complex institutional deals.Strong experience working with ministries, government entities, school systems, development agencies, large education operators or institutional customers.Proven ability to develop and execute market-entry strategies in emerging and growth markets.Experience navigating complex procurement, tendering and government decision-making environments.Strong commercial modelling, negotiation, proposal development and executive stakeholder-management capabilities.Experience developing strategic partnerships and orchestrating multi-party solutions.Strong understanding of education technology, digital learning, publishing, assessments or integrated education solutions.Emerging-market experience across MENA, Africa and/or Central Asia is strongly preferred.Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.An MBA or postgraduate qualification in International Business, Education Management, Public Policy, Development Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.Why Join e7 Group?This is an opportunity to build the next chapter of e7’s Education growth story.You will lead international market development, establish relationships with governments and major education stakeholders, create strategic partnerships and bring integrated education solutions to new markets.We are looking for a commercially driven, internationally experienced leader who can move confidently from strategy to market entry, opportunity origination, negotiation and deal closure through G2G/government channels, tenders, or donor-funded programs across MENA, Africa, or Central Asia.If you have built new markets, opened doors at government and institutional level, and converted complex education opportunities into sustainable commercial growth, we would like to hear from you.