Daniel Hewitt
Sales Director – Education Technology
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Sales Director with a proven track record in driving growth, optimizing profits, and exceeding targets across education, tech, and media. Skilled in strategy execution, market expansion, and building client relationships. Award-winning leader focused on business success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head of Higher Education (GCC & KSA)
McGraw Hill
01.2025 - Current
- Leading the Higher Education business across GCC & KSA, developing and executing strategic plans to meet regional objectives
- Driving digital transformation to enhance educational solutions and operational efficiency
- Managing a high-performing team, fostering innovation and excellence
- Achieved 108% of the FY 2025 revenue target
Regional Sales Manager (GCC & KSA)
McGraw Hill
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Expanded enterprise models across GCC & KSA, strengthening market presence and revenue
- Optimized revenue streams through effective channel management strategies
- Consistently surpassed annual revenue targets, achieving a minimum of 112% (FY 2021-2024)
Learning Technology Consultant (GCC)
McGraw Hill
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Enhanced course delivery for public and private institutions through innovative EdTech solutions
- Secured large-scale institutional buy-in for adaptive learning technologies
- Exceeded annual sales targets by achieving at least 128% (FY 2018-2021)
Sales Manager
Hurley's Media
01.2014 - 11.2017
- Transformed the business into a multimedia broadcast cluster with six radio stations, three TV stations, and a digital media division
- Led and developed a team of eight sales representatives, driving significant growth
Education
BA (Hons) - Events Management
University of Birmingham
09.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
- Technology Sales Experience
- Strategic Business Development
- SaaS Solution Sales
- Digital Transformation
- Channel Management
- Data-driven Forecasting
- CRM Utilization
- Data Analysis
- Consultative Selling
- Relationship Management
- Adaptive Technologies
- Results-Oriented Leadership
- Lead Generation
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Interpersonal & Public Communication
- Results-Driven Decision-Making
Certification
Demo2Win Software Demo Certification, 2Win Global, 2020-2021
Accomplishments
- Sales Person of the Year – Middle East & Africa (2019, 2020) - McGraw Hill - EMEA
- Cross Regional Selling Award – EMEA (2020-2021) - McGraw Hill - EMEA
Timeline
Head of Higher Education (GCC & KSA)
McGraw Hill
01.2025 - Current
Regional Sales Manager (GCC & KSA)
McGraw Hill
01.2021 - 12.2024
Learning Technology Consultant (GCC)
McGraw Hill
11.2015 - 11.2017
Sales Manager
Hurley's Media
01.2014 - 11.2017
BA (Hons) - Events Management
University of Birmingham
09.2010 - 05.2013
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