Team Lead (CPM fast track)

Education First; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fast-track progression to Country Product Manager

Staff and Friends & Family discounts

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Free access to EF Hello language app

Descrizione del lavoro

A global education organization seeks a Sales Team Lead for its Milan office. The role involves managing the sales cycle, leading a team of Language Coordinators, and supporting business operations alongside the Country Product Manager. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sales experience, strong leadership abilities, and fluency in Italian and English. This position offers a pathway to progress to Country Product Manager within approximately six months for top performers.

Competenze

• 3+ years of sales experience with a strong track record of closing deals.
• 1–2 years of experience leading, mentoring, or coaching junior team members.
• Full fluency in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Manage the entire sales cycle from first contact to closing.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Language Coordinators.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management.

Conoscenze

Sales experience

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Sales Team Lead (CPM Fast Track)

Milan Office

Your role

You will operate across three core areas:

1. Sales Ownership & Performance

• Take full ownership of your assigned leads, managing the entire sales cycle from first contact to closing
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales targets
• Act as a top performer and role model for the team

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 1–5 Language Coordinators
• Drive daily performance through coaching on calls, conversion, and customer experience
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management in partnership with the CPM

3. Business Ownership & Operations

• Act as second-in-command to the Country Product Manager, supporting key decisions and ensuring business continuity
• Take ownership of selected managerial responsibilities such as forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking
• Contribute to sales strategy through market analysis, performance insights, and opportunity identification
• Build partnerships with schools, universities, and local networks to drive growth

Your growth path to CPM

This role is structured as a stepping stone to Country Product Manager.

• Master individual sales performance and lead from the front
• Take full ownership of a team’s results and development
• Gradually assume responsibility for key business metrics and operations
• Partner closely with the CPM on strategic and commercial decisions

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of sales experience with a strong track record of closing deals
• 1–2 years of experience leading, mentoring, or coaching junior team members
• Strong leadership potential and ambition to move into a general management role
• Commercial mindset with the ability to think beyond individual sales
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full fluency in Italian and English
• International experience (study, work, or travel abroad)
• Full working rights in Italy

Work environment

This is a fully on-site role. Being together in person accelerates learning, strengthens team culture, and enables faster decision-making — all essential in a high-growth, performance-driven environment.

What EF offers

• Fast-track progression to Country Product Manager within ~6 months for top performers
• International career opportunities beyond CPM
• Staff and Friends & Family discounts on EF programs
• Free access to EF Hello language app
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Discounts with global travel and hospitality partners
• And much more

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.