Country Product Manager

COUNTRY PRODUCT MANAGER

EF international Campuses is looking for a strategical, entrepreneurial, and sales driven Country Product Manager taking the program and the team to the next level!

In this vital role, you will be the driving force behind achieving our country's goals, making it the most sought-after position within our Sales career path. As the full owner of your product, you will bear the responsibility for driving growth and success in Peru.

As leader of the sales team, your top priority will be to drive sales and grow market share through telemarketing and personal consultations. In addition, you will lead the recruiting, coaching, and developing of your team. You have the full ownership of your program in the Peruvian market,
but you operate in a truly international environment among a young and dynamic team gaining unparalleled exposure, shaping the future of education and making a lasting impact on student´s lives. The ILS CPM in Peru has the widest age segment, it has high school students, unis, professionals and adults 50+

As part of the management team, you will play a key role in defining the success of the country.

Your main responsibilities are:

Sales

· 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

Marketing

· Execution of online and offline 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

Strategy

· 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

Operations

· Drive customer relationship management and retention program

· Crisis management and complaint handling

· Cooperation with our production units across the world

Requirements

· 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

. Experience with CRM (Salesforce, Hubspot or other)

· Fluency in both written and spoken local language and English

Personal Attributes

· 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

Why you will love working with us:

· It's not just a job – it's a way of life.

· 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

· International travel opportunities, e.g., yearly kick-off, fam tours to discover our fantastic campuses

· Encouragement of personal aspirations and hard work with great opportunities to grow.

· 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 sports.

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 hundreds of 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, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

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