Noon Academy
Director of Expansion – Saudi National
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 10/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
26/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
10/05/2026
Job description
Noon Academy seeks a Director of Expansion to lead growth initiatives, forge strategic partnerships with schools, and cultivate high-level government and stakeholder relationships in Saudi Arabia. This role is Riyadh-based and requires a Saudi National with deep cultural and market knowledge.
Required skills
Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Stakeholder Management
Government Relations
Market Intelligence
Contract Negotiation
Presentation & Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Relationship Building
Education Sector Knowledge
Key responsibilities
- Identify, pitch, and onboard school operators to integrate Noon’s Tracks into their offerings.
- Develop tailored partnership proposals and negotiate contract terms.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for school owners, C-level executives, and key decision makers.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships to ensure value realization for all stakeholders.
- Cultivate relationships with relevant government bodies to gain buy-in and support.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and policy changes to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation in partner schools.
- Provide feedback to drive product improvements aligned with local market needs.
Experience & skills
- Proven track record in business development and closing large-scale partnerships, ideally in EdTech or technology sectors.
- Strong presentation and first-impression skills for high-level stakeholder engagement.
- Skilled in nurturing long-term partnerships and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to gather and leverage market intelligence for strategic decision-making.
- Highly driven, resilient, and able to navigate challenges in unfamiliar environments.
- Saudi National with native-level fluency in Arabic.
- Strong cultural understanding and experience operating in the Saudi education ecosystem.