EF Education First

We are looking for a talented, dynamic and solutions oriented Country Sales Manager. As a Country Sales Manager you will be part of the management team who will make it happen. You will join the Italian EF team and direct its sales and marketing activities. It is a very sales oriented role requiring marketing creativity. You should be driven, service minded, passionate and truly, fully, love sales. Are you the right person?

In this role you will head up a sales team located in several cities in Italy. Your focus and success will be determined by running your team and driving the business. Your tasks will also include but not be limited to, lead generation through various of sources both online and offline, customer service and planning (and manage) the budget. The role is reporting to Sales Manager and is based in the Italian Head quarter in Milano.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Take full ownership of direct sales in the region and reach sales targets on a weekly basis
• Development and leadership of sales staff
• Coordination of operational, sales & marketing activities
• Manage quality control and customer service
• Developing and driving marketing activities
• Full profit & loss responsibility

The Country Sales Manager role is a popular launch-pad for an international carrier. You will operate in a truly international environment leading a dynamic and passionate team with strong drive. In this role you will have contact with operations in the US on daily basis and you will be travelling both domestic and international. This is a unique opportunity to become part of something bigger, something more international, and something different. 

Requirements

• Marketing/Business Administration Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree
• Minimum 3 years work experience in sales management with proven track record.
• Experience in sales management (B2C or B2B) in a KPI driven environment.
• International experience (study/work) or experience in an international environment
• Mother tongue Italian and fluency in English

Personality

• Strong business acumen and commercial instinct
• Tested leadership ability with great passion for leading and developing people
• Passionate person with a strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Team oriented combined with being competitive and result driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong personal drive with the ability to work individually and thrive under high pressure.

What is in it for me?

This is a unique opportunity to become part of something bigger, something more international, and something different. If you have the ambition of an international career, few companies have the same global footprint. EF has schools and offices in more than 50 countries. The role as Country Sales Manager is a senior Management position on a high priority market and a step stone for an international carrier.