Country ManagerAre you the type of person who owns the own ideas and runs with them? When you’re stuck, do you believe there’s a creative way around almost any obstacle? And at the end of the day, you haven’t lost your ability to laugh? Do you trust your gut, do you love what you do, and do you want to collaborate with the best and brightest? Then read on!In this senior position you will be responsible of a team and lead our mission to drive growth in Hungary. Your responsibilities will include overall strategic development, coordination of day-to-day sales and marketing activities, management and development of staff, and oversight of P&L.You will lead an entrepreneurial and international business and directly influence its development and growth in the education/study abroad market in Hungary. In this highly visible role, you will assume the position of the face of a well-known and highly visible brand.RESPONSIBILITIESSalesDevelop, execute, and support your team to meet short and long-term sales goals in the Hungarian market.Understand and beat previous year’s sales accomplishments.Have knowledge of current sales trends in your markets, and always be thinking 5 steps ahead.Overall responsibility for coordinating day-to-day sales activities.StrategyAnalysis of your teams, sales situation, the current market, and our competitors.To develop sales and marketing strategies and to then implement and evaluate tactics.To contribute to the development of the dedicated product under your responsibility.OperationsResponsibility for the control and monitoring of budgets as well as ensuring effective expense planning and cost controls.To build up new links and maintain existing relations with schools and universities.Managing time for local administrative work like invoicing, visa preparation, marketing material distributions, and so on.To assist in creating marketing material and the production of it.Staff managementTo motivate sales teams, establishing individual and team goals and objectives.Responsibility for performance management of sales coordinators, including performance reviews and development plans.Identify staffing needs and execute successful recruitment campaigns.REQUIREMENTSDegree from a reputable University in Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent3-5 years’ work experience A highly energetic and ambitious self-starterEntrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownershipTested leadership abilityStrong business acumen and commercial instinctsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFluency in written and verbal English and GermanDesired Skills and ExperienceA graduate degree qualification or equivalent, preferably in sales, marketing, business, administration or a related discipline.1-2 years of team leadership experienceExperience living abroadMaster of Business Administration, strongly preferredExperience in a service-oriented industry Why you will love life at EF Budapest! A fun, international and dynamic environment with a start-up vibe!Regular training sessions and opportunities for in company growthTeam events, kick-offs and Holiday PartiesOpportunities to travel internationallyDiscounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF ProgramsFree use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning AppTuition Reimbursement for continued EducationExciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 yearsAnd much more…
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.