Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Italian speaker Sales Specialist to join our B2C Sales Team based in Barcelona, Spain!
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of studying abroad (perhaps you have done it yourself), love travel and will be able to provide guidance and reassurance to our customers - to help them decide on the most suitable study options.
Reporting to the B2C Sales Manager,?you will operate the daily international sales operations for your students?and deal with their admissions. You will be working with direct clients in close cooperation with Customer Care, Student Support and Summer camps teams. You will be expected to meet and exceed individual and team targets through your sales activities. We are looking for people with a consultative sales approach, based on establishing customer needs and providing products to match them.
Your main tasks will be:
Advise customers (phone, emails, Whatsapp, SMS, online chat) about destinations, schools, adequate programs and visa Contacting every lead to maximize sales opportunities and progressing each lead to ensure upsell and cross sell opportunitiesBuilding strong customer rapport through a high quality of written and oral communications and by demonstrating excellent product knowledgeOrganise phone contacts and interviews requests with prospects Create and follow up on quotes and transform leads?into bookings Update regularly your knowledge about our schools, destinations and sales techniques Work closely with Student support teams based in each school to?confirm?availabilityCollect deposit payments and proceed with data input on SalesforceParticipate in occasional student fairs
Qualifications
Desired Skills, Experience & Requirements Relevant experience in sales?department ideally in travel & tourism industry or in language education Professional knowledge of Microsoft OfficeItalian level required (C1/C2) with very high English. Other languages a plusAbility to prioritize effectively and to work with deadlinesExperience of dealing with high volume of leadsExcellent written & verbal communicationAbility to build rapport, handle objections and close sales in the language required and EnglishResilient and consistent, with ability to bounce back from setbacks and remain focused ongoals Personal Characteristics Outstanding selling attitude Goal oriented Ability to articulate goals and assign timelines Outstanding organisational skills Excellent written & verbal communication Ability to work independently and in a team Positive thinker & flexible
Additional Information
What we will offer you: This is a full-time, permanent position offering:
The opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment, in the exciting field of language travelFlexible working policy A young and dynamic work atmosphereAn environment where corporate ethics and sustainable development matterDiscounts on medical insurance Free language courses abroad every yearCompetitive salary Lunch vouchersFree coffee and teaFree breakfast on Mondays and fresh fruit on Thursdays