Sales Trainee
About this role
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 Trainee, or "Filtrino," as we proudly call it internally, to join our team in São Paulo, Brazil. 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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Company at a glance
Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education.
Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.
For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.
You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.
Forbes 2025/2024 World’s Best Employers | Time100 Most Influential Companies 2026 | Fast Company 2025 Next Big Things In Tech | 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact
A notice on recruitment scams
We are aware that recruitment scams are increasingly common worldwide and affect job seekers across many organizations. These may appear on various messaging platforms, e.g., text messaging, WhatsApp, etc. To support your safety, we recommend that you do not respond to such unsolicited offers of employment. If you believe you are the victim of any fraudulent activity, we advise you to contact your appropriate authorities. Only submit your application to jobs through our official job board, jobs.ef.com. We never ask our applicants to pay a fee for any service whatsoever.
Top Benefits
- Benefits by law
- Corporate benefits discounts
- Staff referral bonus
- EF Hello App
- Mental Health App Foundation
- Global Mobile Office
- National recognition events
- Famtrip nominations
- Free language courses
- International training nominations
- Hub Office visits
- Leadership development programs
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