Sales Intern

As a Sales Intern you will join the Lisbon EF team and your goal is to inspire, motivate, screen and coach potential future students for their journey with EF in one of our language programs abroad and drive sustainable success for them. Your top priority is to drive sales through telemarketing and personal consultations. You will operate in a truly international environment with a dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, take ownership and share your ideas within a global network of like-minded individuals.

This opening is forNon-paid internship for the 3 months from Feb-March to May-June. We'll cover your transportation and meal expenses.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Sell our language & study programs and destinations

Process and qualify leads through telemarketing

Reach and exceed sales targets

Achieve excellent customer service and support proactively responding to client queries and advising customers on EF programs.

Administrative tasks. Manage the booking process for each student

To be successful at this job you:

Are Goal-driven with a can-do attitude and strong work ethic

Are Self-motivated and you understand the fine balance between sales efficiency and first-class customer service

Get energy out of working with your colleagues and contributing to the team spirit and goals

Enjoy doing daily administrative routines as well as using your communicative skills in pitching the winning sales call

Are fluent in English

Requirements

Fully Fluent Portuguese (speaking, reading, writing)

Sales-oriented and target-driven

International experience (study/work) preferred

Sales experience or customer service experience preferred

Proactive and able to work independently

Working Fluency in English

Positive attitude and great team spirit

Goes the extra mile

Strong communication skills

Outgoing and friendly personality

Why you will love working with us

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

Exciting opportunities for growth, e.g., regular training, seminars

Encouragement of personal aspirations and great results 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

If you passionately feel this is the right role for you, please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

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

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.

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