Business Trainee

At EF Language Abroad , we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams. Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment? As a Business Trainee , you will support our sales team in Rome as they promote our Global EF Language Abroad programs to potential students with the support of your local Italian Team. You will engage with students personally, via email, and over the phone, guiding them through their journey with us until they return from their trip. This role is based in Rome. It is a temporary, full-time internship opportunity. The duration is 6 months. Your Responsibilities Will Include Excellent Communication: Maintain a high-volume of outbound tele-sales calls daily to potential students Team Spirit: Motivate yourself and your team to reach individual and team sales goals with a positive, competitive attitude Relationship building: Represent EF at fairs and universities to meet prospective students throughout the year Teamwork: Build strong relationships with our global and diverse internal sales and campus staff to provide students with the best EF experience What We Are Looking For Fully fluent in Italian Working fluency in English Passionate about sales, travel, and language learning Proactive, independent, and adaptable in a quickly moving workplace. Strong team player with excellent communication skills. What EF Offers Regular training sessions and opportunities for growth within the company. Team events, kick-offs, and holiday parties. A reference letter upon successful completion of your internship. The opportunity to grow your global network with international colleagues. At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe. Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now 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 hundreds of 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, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at 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/or reference checks, as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr