Placement Specialist - Sales - General

Placement International; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placement International seeks a Sales Representative (Placement Specialist) to drive the European placements pipeline. You will act as a persuasive consultant, closing deals, managing a high-potential talent funnel, and coordinating with universities and industry partners to ensure rapid conversions.

The role rewards results, requires a strong network in hospitality education, and demands fluency in Spanish and English to engage students and hotel directors alike.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in high-volume Sales, Recruitment, or Business Development with a proven closer track record.
• Closer mentality: resilient, competitive, and motivated by meeting revenue & placement targets.
• Graduate of a top European hospitality program with network to build trust.
• CRM mastery in HubSpot or Salesforce; accurate record-keeping matters.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline velocity: qualify and convert inbound European university leads into applicants.
• Consultative closing: overcome visas, costs, and relocation objections to close the deal.
• Sale ownership: manage the end-to-end sale-to-payment cycle and collect program fees.
• Network expansion: build relationships with career centers at elite hospitality schools.
• Pitch mastery: run webinars and on-campus events to generate sign-ups and applications.
• Brand authority: position Placement International as the premium choice in Europe.

Skills

Sales DNA

Closer mentality

Market network

CRM proficiency

Spanish & English

Education

Hospitality program degree

Tools

HubSpot/Salesforce

Job description

Placement International is a global leader in luxury hospitality cultural exchange programs. We specialize in offering highly educated students and young professionals paid internships, management training programs, and first-time job opportunities in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants across the United States and worldwide.

With over ten years of experience, we have built a strong international network within the hospitality industry, partnering with high-end properties, leading global hotel chains, and Michelin-starred chefs. We don’t just offer internships, we create high-value, career-defining international experiences.

Job Summary: Sales Representative (Placement Specialist)

As a Placement Specialist, you are the engine of our sales funnel. Your goal is simple: Convert high-potential talent into successful international placements. You will manage a pipeline of European hospitality students, acting as a persuasive consultant who overcomes objections, builds urgency, and closes the deal. This role is ideal for a results-oriented professional who is motivated by achieving targets, and recognizes the impact that successfully placing a candidate can have on their career.

The Sales-Driven Requirements

• Sales DNA: 1-3 years of experience in high-volume Sales, Recruitment, or Business Development with a proven "closer" track record.
• The "Closer" Mentality: You are resilient, competitive, and motivated by exceeding monthly revenue and placement targets.
• Market Expertise: A graduate of a top European hospitality program who can leverage their network to build immediate trust.
• CRM Mastery: You live in HubSpot/Salesforce. You understand that if it isn’t in the CRM, it didn’t happen.
• Bilingual Persuasion: Native-level Spanish and fluent English, with the ability to pitch to both a student and a C-level Hotel Director.

Your High-Impact Responsibilities

1. Pipeline Velocity & Lead Conversion

• Lead Management: Rapidly qualify and convert inbound leads from European universities into active program applicants.
• Consultative Closing: Use deep industry knowledge to overcome candidate objections regarding visas, costs, and relocation, moving them through the funnel with urgency.
• Sale Ownership: Take full responsibility for the "Sale-to-Payment" cycle, ensuring all program fees are collected on time.
• Network Expansion: Proactively "hunt" for new talent by building relationships with career centers at elite hospitality schools.
• Pitch Mastery: Host high-energy webinars and on-campus recruitment events designed to generate "on-the-spot" sign-ups and applications.
• Brand Authority: Position Placement International as the only premium choice for luxury placements programs in the European market.

3. Data Integrity & CRM Excellence

• Funnel Hygiene: Maintain a pristine CRM database, ensuring every interaction is logged and every candidate is nurtured through automated and manual touchpoints.
• Conversion Optimization: Analyze your own sales data to identify where candidates are dropping off and implement strategies to plug the "leaks" in your funnel.

4. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Analytics: Use CRM data to identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and implement immediate sales solutions.
• Reporting: Deliver clear, performance-based reports to leadership regarding the Europeanmarket’s growth and ROI.

Why Join Us?

This isn't a desk job; it’s a career-making opportunity. You will have the autonomy to shape the European market, the thrill of hitting high-level targets, and the satisfaction of seeing your candidates thrive in the world’s best hotels. At Placement International, we reward ambition, celebrate wins, and offer a truly global work environment.