30 jul
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Ef Education First
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Madrid
30 jul
Ef Education First
Madrid
Job position
Country Manager, Spain Office location:
Barcelona or Madrid
Role Summary The Country Manager is accountable for delivering contribution and market success within their country, leading from the front in enterprise sales, key client relationships, and deal execution. This role combines hands‑on selling, deal coaching, and team leadership, with a strong focus on winning and expanding strategic accounts through a consultative/challenger approach.
Revenue Delivery & Execution
Own and deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets, with full accountability for pipeline health, conversion, and forecasting accuracy
Drive consistent execution of the regional sales strategy, translating it into clear local priorities and actions
Maintain a high-quality pipeline of enterprise (ICP) opportunities, ensuring strong qualification and progression discipline
Lead from the front in closing complex, high‑value deals; actively step into priority opportunities to secure outcomes
Ensure rigorous use of CRM, metrics, and sales cadence to track performance and drive accountability
Client Leadership & Growth
Build and own senior relationships with key enterprise clients and decision‑makers; act as a visible and trusted partner in the market
Drive account growth through a consultative/challenger sales approach, identifying client needs and shaping solutions
Expand footprint within existing accounts by uncovering new opportunities and increasing share of wallet
Represent the company externally, strengthening brand presence and credibility in the local market
Act as escalation point for critical client issues, ensuring rapid resolution and protecting long‑term value
Deal Coaching & Sales Excellence
Act as an active deal coach to the team, improving win rates through better qualification, strategy, and execution
Raise the bar on sales quality across pitching, value articulation, negotiation, and closing
Embed best practices in enterprise selling, including stakeholder mapping, business case development, and multi‑threading
Drive disciplined use of data and insights to improve performance and decision‑making
Team Leadership & Development
Recruit top talent who fit the ideal profile
Deliver structured onboarding for rapid acquisition of skills, knowledge and culture
Actively manage performance so that performance concerns are identified early and acted on, firstly through additional coaching and then through exit management
Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing sales team, creating a culture of ownership and results.
Ensure team have clear written expectations that are reviewed regularly
Coach individuals based on strengths and gaps, flexing between hands‑on support and empowerment
Ensure the team has strong market, client, and product knowledge to compete effectively
Build future leadership capability and contribute to succession planning
Foster a collaborative, positive team environment aligned with company values
Market & Cross‑Functional Alignment
Provide local market insight on clients, competitors, and trends to inform regional strategy
Work closely with Marketing, BD, and Customer Success to ensure a seamless client journey and maximize growth
Share best practices and insights with regional and general teams
Profile & Skills
Proven track record in enterprise B2B sales, consistently delivering against targets
Strong deal closer and deal coach, with experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cyclesClient‑facing leader with credibility at senior (C‑level) levels
Commercially sharp, data‑driven, and execution‑focused
Skilled in consultative/challenger sales methodologies
Strong leadership capability with experience developing high‑performing teams
Hands‑on, resilient, and results‑oriented mindset
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Fluent in Spanish and English, knowledge of Catalan an added bonus
📌 Sales Country Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Ef Education First
📍 Madrid