Admissions (Sales) Manager, Summer Schools

Job Title

Admissions (Sales) Manager – Middle East (Summer School Programmes)

Location

JLT, Dubai; work from office

Position Type

Full time employment

[You must currently be based in the UAE as the role does not provide any relocation benefits]

Who We Are

Summer Academy is a fast growing, Dubai headquartered provider of premium enrichment summer programmes for school-aged students across the GCC and the wider Middle East. We place talented young people (13 – 18 years old) on carefully curated two weeks long residential experiences at leading British and American institutions, equipping them with the language skills, academic confidence, and global outlook to thrive. We’re now aiming to expand our team here in Dubai with a particular focus on engaging with the international schools in this region.

The Role

We are seeking a driven, commercially minded Sales Adviser to own student recruitment across the Middle East within the Summer Schools space. You will be the face of Summer Academy in the region, building and managing a portfolio of school partners, generating direct enquiries, and converting prospects into enrolled students. You will be a part of a growing team that is successful and well networked. This is a relationships first, results driven role that sits at the intersection of education, sales, and cultural understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective students from the GCC and broader ME region, meeting or exceeding agreed monthly and annual enrolment targets
• Develop and nurture relationships with private schools, consultants, and corporate partners across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and beyond
• Conduct presentations, school visits, and parent information evenings to promote our Summer programmes
• Attend regional education fairs
• Respond promptly and professionally to all inbound enquiries via telephone, email, and WhatsApp; follow up diligently to maximise conversion rates and aim to put together groups of students

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner schools in your territory, providing outstanding service throughout the student journey
• Deliver regular market intelligence reports to your manager, identifying trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities

Marketing & Brand Representation

• Represent Summer Academy at exhibitions, road shows, and partner events with energy and professionalism
• Collaborate with the marketing team on content, targeted social media campaigns, and region-specific materials
• Ensure all communications reflect Summer Academy's brand values: quality, aspiration, and care

Remuneration

Summer Academy offers a competitive package structured to reward outstanding performance –

• Attractive base salary commensurate with experience
• Employee friendly scheme
• Annual leave, private medical insurance, and visa sponsorship

Essential Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sales, student recruitment, or business development within the schools sector in the UAE. You must be able to demonstrate existing contacts and be well networked in international schools in this region
• Experience working for a UK or US summer school or a language school
• Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Deep understanding of the cultural nuances of parent and student decision-making in the Middle East
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Confident and persuasive presenter, comfortable speaking to parents, school counsellors, and high net worth families