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Job Description
Sales Manager China (Mandarin Speaking, £30k, Education, Liverpool)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: FULL_TIME
Expiry Date: 2024-02-11
Start Date: ASAP
Job Ref: 125947
Duration: 1 day 8 hours
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager China role in a London education company. They are looking for a Sales Manager proficient in Chinese (for the Chinese market) to become a valuable team member. This individual will be crucial in engaging with Chinese customers and potential clients involved in overseas study programs in China.
Job Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Native Mandarin speaker with fluent English communication skills.
- Extensive work experience in organizing overseas study tours, totaling at least 3 years.
- Previous experience in hosting Chinese delegates and groups in the UK.
- Preferably familiar with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, specifically HubSpot.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Teams and Zoom for video conferencing.
- Expertise in creating travel itineraries and designing products for camps.
- Experience in recruiting agents and promoting partnerships.
- Ability to liaise with the Education Bureau and Foreign Affairs.
- Skilled in managing relationships with Chinese sister schools.
- Account management of a network of local partners and agents across China.
- Competence in handling inquiries, securing business deals, and outperforming competitors.
- Familiarity with task management software, particularly Monday.com.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to seeking clarification.
- Strong planning, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Quick thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Articulate in both written and verbal communication.
- Efficient time management in a dynamic work environment.
- Capability to work independently and proactively find solutions to arising issues.
- Demonstrated hardworking and persistent work ethic.
- A degree is required, and experience in sales, telesales, or appointment setting is preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Expanding the customer base across public, private, and international schools throughout China.
- Growing the network of agents involved in our operations.
- Expanding connections within the Education Bureau network.
- Generating and converting sales inquiries to drive business growth.
- Leading the development of a professional sales and account management team.
- Creating comprehensive profiles for our contacts in China.
- Enhancing community awareness of our organization at the GSA and promoting how we can assist schools in developing global dimensions.
- Conducting follow-up sales calls and providing quotes based on expert recommendations.
- Sending reminder prompts at various stages of the sales funnel.
- Scheduling appointments for our sales team and school transformation experts.
- Serving as a central and compelling advocate for our brand, our customers, and their overall experience, both on and off-site.
- Maintaining a conscious and accountable approach, supporting the rest of the business in achieving targeted year-over-year growth and revenue across all regions.