Sales and Account Manager

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Role Purpose

Join our Corporate English Solutions team and help shape the future of English and Professional Skills training for business clients. As a Sales & Account Manager, you’ll lead growth in a defined territory, prospecting new clients, designing tailored solutions, and building lasting relationships. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver impactful proposals, drive commercial success, and ensure an outstanding client experience backed by data-driven insights.

Main Accountabilities:

As a Sales & Account Manager, you’ll shape commercial strategy within your markets, identifying key industries, geographies, and opportunities. You’ll work closely with leadership to inform planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring our Corporate Solutions are positioned for growth.

You’ll drive business development by building awareness, profiling prospects, and supporting marketing campaigns. From responding to qualified leads to crafting tailored proposals and pricing, you’ll play a hands-on role in achieving sales targets and delivering value to clients.

Beyond sales, you’ll manage client relationships to retain and grow business, capture insights through CRM systems, and report on performance. You’ll also coordinate internal teams to ensure smooth delivery, while continuously improving processes through data and feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials:

• 3+ years of customer management experience Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
• Excellent command of English – written and spoken – to connect confidently and clearly.
• University degree

Desirables:

• Sales or Marketing qualifications
• Sales related experience in large sectors (e.g financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism etc)

Important Information

• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Egypt

• Job type: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.

It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email [email protected]