Company DescriptionAre you a fan of languages? Do you love learning as well as travelling and getting to know more cultures? If you also are excelling at selling, then keep on reading!!Alpadia Language Schools by Kaplan International is a Swiss company with an international vision, devoted to excellence in teaching languages to enrich students' futures. Inspired by our multifaceted and multilingual country, we create an unparalleled student experience encouraging language development through immersion.Present in Switzerland, France, Germany and England, we create a vibrant environment to foster connections, enhance experience and inspire imagination. Renamed in 2014, Alpadia benefits from the heritage of ESL Language Schools' two decades of experience in language education. Alpadia Language Schools offers all year round courses for adults and summer camp junior programs in Switzerland, France, Germany and England. Each year, our schools welcome more than 6,000 students from all over the world.Alpadia Language Schools is now part of Kaplan International Languages, one of the world's most dynamic and innovative private education companies in the world!Inspire your future. Become a Kapladian!Job DescriptionWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a multilingual Student Recruitment Specialist to join our Sales team based in Barcelona, Spain.Reporting to the Sales Director and Sales Team Manager, you will operate the daily international sales operations for your students and deal with their admissions.Your main tasks will be for both Alpadia and Kaplan courses:
Advise customers (phone, emails, online chat) about destinations, schools, adequate programs and visa
Manage your sales leads
Organise phone contacts and interviews requests with prospects
Create and follow up on quotes
Send brochures
Transform leads and opportunities into bookings
Update regularly your knowledge about our schools, destinations and sales techniques
Work closely with Student support referrals based in each school to confirm availability
QualificationsDesired Skills and Experience
Degree in sales, marketing, tourism or equivalent
Experience in sales department in travel & tourism industry or in language education
Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of English + C2/C1 in French or Italian or Spanish or German
Other languages would be a plus
Personal Characteristics
Outstanding selling attitude
Goal oriented
Ability to articulate goals and assign timelines
Outstanding organisational skills
Excellent written & verbal communication
Ability to work independently and in a team
Positive thinker & flexible
Additional informationAdditional InformationWhat we offer you
Highly varied tasks and a chance to develop a wide range of skills in an international company
Creative and rewarding work
Unlimited tea & coffee
Free breakfast on Mondays, Free Fruits on Thursdays!
A stimulating and dynamic work environment
Join our mighty and international skilled team in our office between Passeig de San Joan and Sagrada Familia
Autonomy at work and regular contact with teams in Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France and England
Contract: Permanent contractActivity rate : 100%Salary: Gross salary + cheque gourmet card + very competitive commission systemPlace of work: Barcelona, SpainStart date: ASAPYou want this job? Apply in English (CV+ cover letter) here.
