Regional Sales Manager - Turkey

MLA Move Language Ahead; Fatih; Presencial; TRY 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Annual bonuses for targets

Professional growth and career dev.

Multicultural, collaborative work env.

Descripción de la vacante

Move Language Ahead (MLA) seeks a proactive Regional Sales Manager to drive growth in Türkiye by expanding the agent network and strengthening partnerships in the MENA region. You will recruit and support agents, provide clear programme details, pricing, and marketing resources to boost enrolments, and travel extensively to represent MLA at industry events.

The role requires a proven track record in agent-focused sales, a strong regional network, Turkish and English fluency, and willingness to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the education travel, ELT, or study abroad sector.
• Established network of education agents in Turkey and/or the MENA region desirable.
• Fluency in Turkish and English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region to visit agents and events.

Responsabilidades

• Develop regional sales strategy focused on agent recruitment, retention, and growth.
• Build and manage MLA’s network of education agents across Turkey and MENA.
• Provide agents with programme details, pricing, and marketing resources.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to agents for MLA representation.
• Represent MLA at international workshops, trade fairs, and events.
• Serve as first point of contact for regional agents with high service levels.
• Analyse agent performance, market trends, and regional feedback.
• Produce regular reports, sales forecasts, and market updates for senior management.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Agent network development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Turkish language

English language

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Location: Istanbul, Turkiye (or another major hub city in the region with regular travel required)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us
MLA – Move Language Ahead, trading as Go Languages World Wide Ltd. in the United Kingdom, is a global leader in junior study abroad programmes. We design and deliver high-quality residential and homestay language experiences for students aged 11–17 across the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, and Italy.

Our business model is exclusively B2B: we work only through education agents, never with individual students. This ensures our focus is on building strong, long-term partnerships and providing agents with the support, resources, and confidence to grow recruitment in their markets.

Position Overview
We are seeking a second experienced and driven Regional Sales Manager to further developMLA’s growth in Turkiye. This role is central to expanding MLA’s agent network and strengthening relationships in one of the most important source markets for internationaleducation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in agent-focused sales, a strong network in the sector, and the cultural knowledge needed to navigate diverse marketswithin the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy focused on agent recruitment, retention, and growth.
• Build, strengthen, and manage MLA’s network of trusted education agents across Turkey and the MENA region.
• Provide agents with transparent programme details, pricing, and marketing resources to support enrolments.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to agents, ensuring they are confident in representing MLA.
• Represent MLA at international education workshops, trade fairs, and agent-focused events across the region.
• Serve as the first point of contact for regional agents, ensuring high levels of service, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
• Analyse agent performance, market trends, and regional feedback to guide MLA’s strategy and product development.
• Produce regular reports, sales forecasts, and market updates for senior management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the education travel, ELT, or study abroad sector.
• Proven success in growing agent networks and delivering sales results through strong relationship management.
• Established network of education agents in Turkey and/or the MENA region highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Turkish and English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to collaborate effectively with MLA’s global team.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region to visit agents and attend industry events.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• The opportunity to represent a well-established and trusted global junior programmes brand.
• Professional growth and career development within a rapidly expanding international company.
• A supportive, multicultural, and collaborative work environment.

Compensation Package
We offer a competitive base salary in line with regional standards, along with a performance-driven commission structure directly linked to student enrolments. Additional annual bonuses are available for exceeding targets, ensuring strong earning potential for high performers. This package is designed to reward both the development of long-term agent partnerships and the achievement of ambitious sales results.