Channel Development Partner – Higher Education (GCC)

About the role

WI Global Education is seeking an experienced UAE‑based business development professional to grow its education channel network across the GCC. The role focuses on creating B2B partnerships with education consultancies, online degree providers, executive education firms, training institutes, HR/L&D companies and professional certification providers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new education channel partnerships across the UAE and GCC.
• Build relationships with education agents, training providers and professional networks.
• Introduce suitable online MBA, BBA and DBA programmes to partners.
• Generate qualified partner referrals and support conversion.
• Maintain regular follow‑up with active channel partners.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in business development, education, training, EdTech or professional services.
• Existing UAE/GCC business network strongly preferred.
• Experience in higher education, executive education or training is an advantage.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑driven and comfortable working on a performance‑based model.

Required skills

• Business development and B2B partnership expertise.
• Higher education sales and channel development knowledge.
• Lead generation and relationship management.
• Understanding of the UAE/GCC education market.
• Negotiation and communication proficiency.

What we offer

• No fixed salary – uncapped commission based on successful enrolments.
• Attractive earnings per enrolment with additional performance incentives.