Overview
Milan Office
At EF Language Abroad, we believe the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students explore new cultures, gain global perspectives, and build the confidence to pursue their ambitions.
Job Description
Sales Team Lead (CPM Fast Track) — Milan Office
We offer immersive language experiences around the world, empowering students with the skills they need to thrive internationally.
Accelerate your path to leadership
Are you ready to take on a high-impact commercial role with a clear path to leadership?
As a Sales Team Lead, you will act as the right hand to the Country Product Manager (CPM) — combining individual sales excellence with team leadership and operational responsibility.
This is a fast-track role to CPM, designed for high-potential individuals who want to step into a country leadership position within approximately 6 months, based on performance and readiness.
From day one, you will be exposed to key business decisions, leadership responsibilities, and strategic planning.
Your role
You Will Operate Across Three Core Areas
Sales Ownership & Performance — Take full ownership of your assigned leads, managing the entire sales cycle from first contact to closing
Team Leadership & Development — Lead, coach, and develop a team of 1–5 Language Coordinators; drive daily performance through coaching on calls, conversion, and customer experience; support hiring, onboarding, and performance management in partnership with the CPM
Business Ownership & Operations — Act as second-in-command to the Country Product Manager, supporting key decisions and ensuring business continuity; take ownership of selected managerial responsibilities such as forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking; contribute to sales strategy through market analysis, performance insights, and opportunity identification; build partnerships with schools, universities, and local networks to drive growth
Your growth path to
📌 Sales Team Lead (Italia)
🏢 EF
📍 Italia