Sales Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

GL Education Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Education Group Sdn Bhd – Global Leaders Academy (GL Academy) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a results-driven Sales Manager to convert enquiries into enrolments. You will own the full student recruitment funnel—from WeChat and Xiaohongshu to consultations, campus tours and final enrolment.

This on-site role requires deep understanding of Mainland Chinese student and parent decision processes, excellent Mandarin and English communication, and a disciplined approach to follow-up, pipeline

Qualifications

• SPM or above qualification required.
• Proven sales ability with closing and meeting targets.
• Legal to work in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and follow up on inbound enquiries via WeChat, Xiaohongshu, WhatsApp, phone, email and walk-ins.
• Conduct needs-based consultations and recommend programmes; close enrolments.
• Host campus tours, trial classes and placement-test appointments.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly enrolment targets.
• Maintain a clean pipeline and timely follow-ups in the CRM.
• Support agents and partners; manage referrals and relationships.
• Explain fees, payment terms and enrolment policies clearly.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotions and lead-generation content.
• Prepare regular reports on enquiries, conversion rates and revenue.
• Represent GL Academy at education fairs and events as required.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Education

SPM or above

Job description

\\*\\*Company:\\*\\* GL Education Group Sdn Bhd — Global Leaders Academy (GL Academy)\\*\\*Location:\\*\\* Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur (on-site)\\*\\*Employment type:\\*\\* Full-time\\*\\*Reports to:\\*\\* Director\\*\\*Languages required:\\*\\* English and Mandarin (spoken and written)---## About UsGlobal Leaders Academy is a Ministry of Education–recognised English language school and academic development centre based at Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. We deliver Intensive English Programmes and academic development courses to a diverse international student body, with a growing intake from Mainland China, Korea and other overseas markets.## The RoleWe are looking for a Sales Manager who can turn enquiries into enrolments. You will own the full student recruitment funnel — from first contact on WeChat, Xiaohongshu (小红书), WhatsApp or walk-in, through consultation and campus tour, to signed enrolment and payment. This is a target-driven, front-line role with direct earning upside for a strong closer.The ideal candidate understands how Mainland Chinese students and parents research, compare and decide on overseas study options, and can build genuine trust with them in their own language.## Key Responsibilities- Respond to and follow up on all inbound enquiries promptly across WeChat, Xiaohongshu, WhatsApp, phone, email and walk-ins- Conduct needs-based consultations with prospective students and parents, recommend suitable programmes, and close enrolments- Host campus tours, trial classes and placement-test appointments- Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly enrolment targets- Maintain a disciplined follow-up pipeline; keep all leads, conversations and conversions accurately recorded in the school's CRM/system- Support and service the education agent and partner channel — respond to agent enquiries, track referred students, and help maintain strong agent relationships- Explain course fees, payment terms, refund policy and enrolment terms clearly and accurately to prospective students- Work with the marketing team on promotions, intake campaigns and lead-generation content; feed back what prospective students are actually asking about- Prepare regular reports on enquiries, conversion rates and revenue against target- Represent GL Academy at education fairs, partner events and off-site recruitment activities as required## Requirements\\*\\*Essential\\*\\*- SPM or above- Proven track record in sales, with demonstrable results in closing and hitting targets- Fluent in \\*\\*English and Mandarin\\*\\* — required to serve our English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking students, parents and agents- Strong working knowledge of Mainland Chinese consumers: how they search, what platforms they trust, how families make study-abroad decisions, and the service expectations that come with it- Confident, professional communicator, comfortable with high-volume follow-up and direct closing conversations- Well organised, with the discipline to keep a pipeline clean and follow up consistently- Legally eligible to work in Malaysia\\*\\*Preferred\\*\\*- Background in the education industry — language schools, international schools, tuition centres, study-abroad agencies or higher education recruitment- Hands-on familiarity with WeChat and Xiaohongshu (小红书) as customer-facing channels- Additional language ability (Korean, Japanese, Bahasa Malaysia or Cantonese) is an advantage- Existing network of education agents or student recruitment partners## Remuneration- \\*\\*Base salary:\\*\\* RM2,500 per month- \\*\\*Commission:\\*\\* 10% on enrolments closed — uncapped- \\*\\*Performance bonus:\\*\\* based on achievement against enrolment and revenue targets- Statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS) and annual leave in accordance with the Employment Act 1955- Training and development within a growing international education group