Entry-Level Commercial Trainee — Global Growth & Impact

EF Education First Ltd.; 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

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.