Bilingual Program Advisor

Education First; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid vacation

RRSP match (company)

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement

EF program discounts

Discounts at local venues

Job summary

Education First in Toronto is looking for a Sales Coordinator to promote Global EF Language Abroad programs. You’ll work with the local and global sales teams, engaging customers by email and phone from first inquiry to trip completion.

You will drive sales, manage leads, and coordinate with teams to deliver a seamless experience for prospective students, while maintaining a high activity level and meeting targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years of sales or recruitment experience; recent grads welcome.
• Goal oriented and competitive team player.
• Creative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to meet prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through database and lead management.
• Develop and execute long-term sales strategy.
• Manage multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Maintain a high volume of outbound calls to potential customers.
• Collaborate with local and global sales teams to respond to customer needs.
• Reach and exceed sales goals.

Skills

Sales oriented

Target driven

Team player

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivated

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

As a Sales Coordinator, you will promote our Global EF Language Abroad programs to potential students with the support of your local Toronto and Global Sales Teams. You will engage with customers personally, via email, and over the phone, guiding them from their first inquiry until they return home from their trip.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales through database and lead management
• Develop and execute long-term sales strategy
• Continuously manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure
• Maintain a daily high volume of outbound calls to potential customers
• Work as a team-player to best respond to customer needs
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude in approaching challenging situations
• Be eager to take the lead, and use all the tools at your disposal to help our customers travel on a language course abroad
• Develop and promote relationship building activities, including fairs and exhibitions
• Flexibility to work weekly late shifts and monthly weekend coverage may be requested. Extra hours as needed.
• Reach and exceed sales goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Sales oriented and target driven with 1-2 years of work experience in sales or recruitment (recent grads with strong work experience also welcome to apply)
• Goal oriented
• Competitive team spirit
• Creative with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Self‑motivated and ambitious, strong ability to manage and complete projects with minimal direction
• Ability to prioritize, meet challenging deadlines and perform under pressure
• Travel to meet prospective students throughout the year
• Study abroad and previous sales experience is preferred
• This role will be based full time in our downtown office

Benefits

• Work in our light‑filled, conveniently located downtown office where you’ll be part of a fun, fast‑paced and collaborative team, working together to make an impact. We were voted one of Greater Toronto’s Top Places to Work 3 years in a row. Enjoy free coffee and snacks!
• Take advantage of our professional growth and learning opportunities, including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
• Participate in social networking opportunities by joining one of our many employee‑run social groups, like book club or movie club, or any of our “EFinity” resource groups.
• Enjoy four weeks paid vacation, to rest, relax or adventure - plus 11 paid holidays
• Grow your savings with a 20% company match on your RRSP contributions (25% after 5‑years!)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• Wellness benefits, including an annual $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
• Discounts at local venues and businesses
• Compensation: $50,000 annually