About the role#
As a Sales Co-Op at EF Go Ahead Tours, you will join our sales team to help grow our repeat business and improve the customer experience. You will manage your own book of business while identifying new opportunities. This program is designed to teach you about our travel products and build your sales skills. If you exceed your goals, you may be considered for a full-time Travel Sales Consultant position.
What you'll do#
- Independently manage your book of business while bringing in new business.
- Maintain high outreach, including follow-up phone conversations.
- Use consultative and relationship-building techniques to prospect and reinitiate product interest.
- Pivot conversations from past travel experiences to new sales opportunities.
- Balance outbound, inbound, and scheduled calls throughout the day.
- Consistently work to achieve or exceed your sales goals.
What you'll need#
- Strong verbal communication skills to connect with a diverse range of people over the phone.
- Internal motivation to hit your goals.
- Personal accountability, self-awareness, and a student mentality.
- Ability to solve problems effectively.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work while collaborating with a team.
- Business Administration or related background is preferred, though the role is open to all applicants, including recent graduates.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applicants must live in Massachusetts or within a commutable distance to the office.
- The schedule is full-time at 40 hours per week.
- The term runs from January 5, 2027, through June 2027, with the potential to extend through August 2027 based on performance.
- We offer a hybrid work schedule, with office attendance required Monday through Thursday and the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
- This is a paid position at $20 per hour, plus bonuses for achieving sales targets.
About EF
EF is a global association of education companies founded in 1965. It provides language, academic, cultural exchange, and educational travel programs. The organization operates in more than 50 countries with a primary focus on international education. Its workforce consists of over 10,001 employees based in offices across the world.
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