Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

Lisbon Office

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment? 

As a Sales Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth, leading the full sales cycle, and providing expert guidance on our global study programs. With your experience, you will be instrumental in developing strategic sales initiatives and building strong, lasting relationships with prospective students.

Your key responsibilities will include:  

• Lead the promotion and sales of EF’s global language and academic programs.
• Identify, qualify, and convert high value leads into enrolled students, meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders, offering tailored program recommendations to meet individual needs.
• Represent EF at high-profile fairs, universities, and recruitment events across Portugal.
• Deliver exceptional customer service at every touchpoint, ensuring an outstanding experience for students and their families before, during, and after enrolment.
• Take ownership of market expansion efforts, actively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sales strategies and processes.

What We’re Looking For:  

• Fluent Portuguese & English (spoken & written).
• 3+ years of sales experience, with a proven track record in a customer-facing, target-driven role
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence key decision-makers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree and international experience (preferred).
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and a passion for education and cultural exchange.

*Please note that this role is fully on-site. Our onsite policy enhances collaboration, company culture, and faster decision-making. Working together in person fosters creativity, spontaneous idea-sharing, and stronger team connections, which we believe is essential for success.

What EF offers:  

• Competitive Salary
• Meal allowance for restaurants & grocery stores.
• Annual Familiarization Trips to EF destinations worldwide.
• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
• Discounts with our global hotel and travel partners 
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more… 

At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now! 

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.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.