Drive sales of our education programs
Sales management including target setting, daily pipeline follow-up
Recruit, train, sales coaching, performance management
Develop, execute, and meet short and long-term sales goals
Understand and beat previous year’s sales targets
Execution of off and online campaigns and large events e.g., student fairs and competitions
Business development with companies, schools, and universities
Overlooking of the creation and production of marketing material
Analysis of your sales situation, the current market, and our competitors
Develop and own program budget, incl., pricing and discount policy, marketing and sales strategy, distribution and activity plans
Execute & evaluate sales and marketing strategies
Hire, develop and retain future leaders
Drive customer relationship management and retention program
Crisis management and complaint handling
Cooperation with our production units across the world
Minimum 2 years of sales experience and minimum 5 years of working experience for a reputable company, preferably international and in a service-oriented sector or leading retail/FMCG company
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in marketing, business administration, hospitality industry or a related discipline
Experience of managing a team while being hands-on
Experience desired in lead generation and execution of marketing plans
Fluency in both written and spoken local language and English
Entrepreneurial spirit
Strong business acumen and commercial instincts – eager to grow a business
Exceptional leadership skills: a true people’s person and a great motivator, especially when things get tough
A customer-focused nature dedicated to quality with built-in cultural awareness
An ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines and perform under pressure
Positive attitude and believing that nothing is impossible
Creative, but strategic thinker - with a passion for details
A flexible attitude towards work - you are not, and do not wish to be a 9-5 person
Fit into a fast-growing environment, i.e., be able to cope with some uncertainties and see them as part of the company’s rapid development
Strong networker
Experience from either living or studying abroad
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
It’s not just a job – it’s a way of life.
Market specific benefits
Performance based bonus
A friendly and international environment in a central location
Be part of a truly international environment with a young, energetic team of co-workers by your side
Exciting opportunities for growth, e.g., regular training, seminars
Bonuses
International travel opportunities, e.g., yearly kick-off, fam tours to discover our fantastic campuses
Encouragement of personal aspirations and hard work with many job-opportunities both locally and around the world
Make an impact: come to work and help change the world every single day. We believe that education can break down barriers of language, culture, and geography and we are proud of the role that we can play in that
Have fun! Connect with colleagues at regular company parties and events, or over coffees, lunches or why not a beer!
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.