Commercial Trainee

EF (Education First); Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; On-site; COP 17,000,000 - 25,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First Ltd. in Barranquilla, Colombia, seeks a Commercial Trainee to kick off a career in a global company. You will be the first contact for future students, qualifying leads, sparking conversations, and connecting people to opportunities.

You’ll support marketing campaigns, events, school outreach, and customer service tasks while learning and growing with the team. No prior sales experience required; English at least B1 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent; no prior work or sales experience required.
• Language: Intermediate English (B1+); additional languages a plus.
• Sales Drive: Motivation to achieve targets and deliver results.
• Customer Mindset: Passion for helping people and building connections.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment; may include weekend work.
• Team Player: Collaborative and open-minded with diverse colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads and opportunities, ensuring prospects are properly ranked and prioritized.
• Conduct pre-qualifying conversations to assess client fit and interest level.
• Engage with potential students via social channels with consistent, professional communication.
• Participate in Information Meetings to support program presentations.
• Support marketing campaigns, events, outreach to schools/universities, and database maintenance; assist with flight bookings and student records.

Skills

Lead Qualification

Customer Service Mindset

Team Player

Adaptability

Weekend Availability

English (B1)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Commercial Trainee

What if your first job changed lives, including your own?

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that learning a language abroad is one of the most transformative experiences a person can have. And we need passionate, driven people to help make that happen. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a Commercial Trainee, or "Filtrino", as we proudly call it internally, to join our team in Barranquilla, Colombia. This is your chance to kick off your career in a global company, work alongside an energetic and ambitious team, and help people take the leap toward a life-changing experience abroad.

You’ll be the first point of contact for our future students: qualifying leads, sparking conversations, and connecting the right people to the right opportunities. No fluff, no busy work, just real impact, real growth, and a team that’s genuinely rooting for you from day one.

Your main responsibilities are:

Student Recruitment

• Qualify leads and opportunities, ensuring prospects are properly ranked and prioritized.
• Conduct pre-qualifying conversations to assess client fit and interest level.
• Engage with potential students through social channel messaging, maintaining a consistent and professional communication flow.
• Actively participate in Information Meetings to support the team in presenting our programs.

Beyond Sales, A Little Bit of Everything

As part of a dynamic team, you may also get involved in supporting marketing campaigns and events, helping with school and university outreach, maintaining our database, and assisting with customer service tasks like flight bookings and student records.

Requirements:

• Education: High School degree or equivalent. No prior work or sales experience required — this role is built for someone ready to learn and grow with us!
• Language Level: Intermediate English proficiency (B1 or above). Additional language skills are always a plus.
• Sales Drive and Ambition: Strong motivation to achieve targets and deliver results, even without previous experience in a sales environment.
• Customer-Oriented Mindset: Passion for helping people and building genuine connections.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, stay positive under pressure, and occasionally work on weekends when needed.
• Team Player: Collaborative, open-minded, and comfortable working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

No prior sales experience required this role to be built for someone ready to learn and grow with us!

Why you will love working with us:

More than just a job, we offer a career, and the benefits grow with you.

From day one, all EF team members enjoy:

• Benefits by law
• Corporate benefits discounts
• Staff referral bonus (500 USD)
• EF Hello App
• Access to the Mental Health App "Foundation"

As you grow through our career ladder, more doors open. Depending on your level, you may unlock:

• Global Mobile Office and national recognition events
• Famtrip nominations — travel to the USA, Europe and beyond
• Free language courses and international training nominations
• Hub Office visits with training and networking opportunities
• Leadership development programs and international kickoffs

Benefits vary by career level and are subject to local labor laws and business eligibility criteria.