Commercial Trainee
What if your first job changed lives, including your own?
At EF Language Abroad, we believe that learning a language abroad is one of the most transformative experiences a person can have. And we need passionate, driven people to help make that happen. That's where you come in.
We're looking for a Commercial Trainee, or "Filtrino," as we proudly call it internally, to join our team in Barranquilla, Colombia This is your chance to kick off your career in a global company, work alongside an energetic and ambitious team, and help people take the leap toward a life-changing experience abroad.
You'll be the first point of contact for our future students: qualifying leads, sparking conversations, and connecting the right people to the right opportunities. No fluff, no busy work, just real impact, real growth, and a team that's genuinely rooting for you from day one.
Your main responsibilities are:
Student Recruitment
- Qualify leads and opportunities, ensuring prospects are properly ranked and prioritized.
- Conduct pre-qualifying conversations to assess client fit and interest level.
- Engage with potential students through social channel messaging, maintaining a consistent and professional communication flow.
- Actively participate in Information Meetings to support the team in presenting our programs.
Beyond Sales, A Little Bit of Everything
As part of a dynamic team, you may also get involved in supporting marketing campaigns and events, helping with school and university outreach, maintaining our database, and assisting with customer service tasks like flight bookings and student records.
Requirements:
- Education: High School degree or equivalent. No prior work or sales experience required — this role is built for someone ready to learn and grow with us!
- Language Level: Intermediate English proficiency (B1 or above). Additional language skills are always a plus.
- Sales Drive and Ambition: Strong motivation to achieve targets and deliver results, even without previous experience in a sales environment.
- Customer-Oriented Mindset: Passion for helping people and building genuine connections.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, stay positive under pressure, and occasionally work on weekends when needed.
- Team Player: Collaborative, open-minded, and comfortable working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
No prior sales experience required this role to be built for someone ready to learn and grow with us!
Why you will love working with us:
More than just a job, we offer a career, and the benefits grow with you.
From day one, all EF team members enjoy:
Benefits by law
Corporate benefits discounts
Staff referral bonus (500 USD)
EF Hello App
Access to the Mental Health App "Foundation"
As you grow through our career ladder, more doors open. Depending on your level, you may unlock:
Global Mobile Office and national recognition events
Famtrip nominations — travel to the USA, Europe and beyond
Free language courses and international training nominations
Hub Office visits with training and networking opportunities
Leadership development programs and international kickoffs
Benefits vary by career level and are subject to local labor laws and business eligibility criteria.
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About UsSkills Required
- High school degree or equivalent
- Intermediate English proficiency at B1 level or above
- Motivation to achieve sales targets and deliver results
- Customer-oriented mindset and ability to build genuine connections
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
- Ability to occasionally work weekends when needed
- Collaborative team-player mindset and comfort working with diverse colleagues
- Additional language skills
What We Do
A career at EF is something different. You’ll think boldly, own your job, and create a career you are proud of—and have fun doing it. When you join EF, you will join a global community of creative minds, innovators, and change-makers. Since 1965, we've created programs that help people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn about the world and themselves. People are at the heart of everything we do, and it all begins with the talented and collaborative EFers who bring our mission-opening the world through education- to life across 55 countries and counting.
