In addition, a successful candidate has

Synopsis

A hands-on, entrepreneurial, developing and fun work with clear responsibilities from day 1 in a fast-growing business and a stepping stone to more senior positions at EF in Russia and beyond.

The role

As a Regional Sales Manager you will join the largest Russian product team within the Language group and head the sales and marketing activities in St. Petersburg. The segment of the business is primarily B2C, but your tasks will include coordination of business development efforts B2B (company offers) and B2G (cooperation with ministries and schools) as well. You will report to the Regional Director in St Petersburg and Country Product Manager in Moscow.

Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to

· Co-developing overall sales strategy for the program in the region

· Perform sales analyses and pro-actively propose improvements

· Creatively driving and increasing sales in existing and new sales channels

· Building up and maintaining relationships to students, teachers and representatives from educational institutions

· Initiating and performing sales and marketing activities like direct mail campaigns off- and online; exploring partnership options and cooperation with educational institutions (B2G) and other companies (B2B)

· Telemarketing, presentations and sales meetings with visiting clients

· Participation in the preparation process of the programs, like visa and flight organization plus liaising with production offices globally; creating robust and efficient admin processes

Formal requirements

• Marketing/Business Administration or equivalent degree
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably with educational organizations, tourism and/or consumer industry
• Direct sales and/or back office management (customer service) experience ideally gained in an aggressive sales environment

In addition, a successful candidate has

• Managerial experience leading a small team
• Strong business acumen and commercial instincts – eager to grow a business
• Strong sense of responsibility – eager to take responsibility from day 1
• Willingness and capability to move into a more senior position over time
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member
• Ability to multi-task, meet challenging deadlines and perform under pressure
• A passionate and positive attitude, believing nothing is impossible
• A truly entrepreneurial spirit, yet structured and with attention to detail
• A hands-on, proactive approach and ready to go the extra mile
• A creative, lively, dynamic and energetic personality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality and customer service
• Working knowledge of English language, at least on upper intermediate level
• Experience from either extensive traveling or living, studying and working abroad
• Knowledge of the Education/Travel Industry (no absolute requirement)

Age

Ideally around 30 years old. Female and Male candidates welcome.

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