Commercial Manager

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have proven commercial experience with full P&L responsibility, ideally within training, conferences, or events. Strong analytical skills and experience in influencing marketing strategy and managing sales activity are essential. Experience scaling products or programmes internationally and engaging senior stakeholders are also key requirements.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function General Management Company Industry Education & Training Commercial/business development professional in training, events, conferences? Are you looking for autonomy and growth? About our client Our client is a well-established organisation within the training and events industry. They offer a fast paced dynamic environment with potential for immense growth across the region. Job description Key responsibilities for the role include: Full ownership of the P&L, including pricing, revenue growth, cost control, and forecasting Develop and execute a global commercial strategy for public courses Lead international expansion by identifying priority topics, markets, and delivery formats Shape marketing and demand generation strategy using data and performance insights Line-manage business development activity to convert leads and optimise course fill rates Oversee course portfolio planning, scheduling, capacity utilisation, and cancellation decisions Manage instructor and delivery costs to protect margins and ensure commercial viability Build strong relationships with faculty, corporate buyers, delegates, and internal operations teams The successful applicant Key prerequisites for the role include: Proven commercial experience with full P&L responsibility Background in training, conferences, events, or other scheduled programmes Demonstrated success filling courses or events against a fixed calendar Strong commercial and analytical capability, using data to inform decisions Experience influencing marketing strategy and managing sales activity Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, including faculty and corporate clients Experience scaling products or programmes internationally Exposure to professional services, professional education, or executive training What's on offer There is a competitive package of up to 40,000 AED plus benefits and the unrivalled opportunity to make a true impact! Apply Now