Business Executive

Job Description

Market Intelligence & Research

• Map and monitor academic institutions, research centres, societies, etc to identify high-potential partnership and academic sales opportunities across Sub – Saharan African markets
• Build and maintain a robust database of key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders within target institutions
• Track market developments including competitor activities in the region.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of the higher education landscape in Sub Saharan Africa including tracking education and research budget and policies.
• Develop deep understanding of educational policies, funding mechanisms, and institutional procurement processes in sub–Saharan Africa.

Data Analytics & Insights

• Leverage advanced Excel to analyse datasets, identify patterns, and extract actionable insights
• Keep accurate track of sales pipeline rigorously through CRM software (Salesforce.com).
• Track and share lead information throughout all stages of the sales process.
• Respond to RFPs from prospective customers and generate customized quotes.
• Quickly master and utilize all internal business intelligence tools including Source, institutional profiler, Power BI etc to pull out reports.
• Adopt and integrate AI tools including Elysia spark (T&F’s internal AI tool) to enhance research efficiency and analyse report and data.
• Should have the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to generate comprehensive insights

Sales Enablement

• Transform institutional and other data into market intelligence to support the Sales team build compelling narratives that resonate with institutional and other stakeholders
• Create presentation materials, case studies, and value propositions tailored to specific institutions and decision-makers using various internal tools along with external research
• Assist in the development of sale proposals, management reports, support sales contact/CRM database.
• Produce regular reports on sales activity and development opportunities.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Editorial team to help support outreach activities in the region.

Qualifications

• Some experience in the sales operations or direct sales.
• Prior publishing experience a plus, with an understanding of the higher education/research/library environment.
• Strong organizational and pipeline management skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple prospects, projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced presentation skills at all levels of business
• Effective account management skills and the ability to form strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.
• Highly organized, professional, confident, and goal oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Windows applications including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, required.
• Previous experience with CRM software helpful.

Additional Information

Closing Date:Applications will close on 1 Dec 2026.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Location:

• Candidates must have the right to live and work in UAE. This role is based in our office in Dubai. 

• We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

• We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Dubai officeto ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required.  

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected]  

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis 

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. 

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor. 

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact [email protected]. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers 

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/