About The Role

Country Product Manager

Maternity Cover (5 - 6 months)

Lisbon Office

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 with our immersive short-term and long-term language courses 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 rewarding role in a truly international environment?

As a Country Product Manager, you are responsible for the development and performance of the program team, ensuring they are supported, coached, and set up for success. In addition, you drive the achievement of your teams’ targets by monitoring results and guiding the team to meet key performance goals.

The role of Country Product Manager is a stepping stone to a future in global leadership, where your drive, creativity, and impact can shape the future of international education in your region and beyond. This role reports directly to the Commercial Director and is part of the management track, offering clear development opportunities toward leadership and team management responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities will include

Driving Performance: Lead and support your team of Program Coordinators in executing a regional customer growth strategy to achieve short- and long-term customer acquisition and retention goals.
Business Development: Grow your market by leveraging market trends, building new partnerships, and strengthening relationships with local schools and universities.
Team Leadership: Assist the Country Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the office, including team hiring, onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, and staff development.
Growth Strategy: Analyze market conditions, team performance, and competitors to shape and implement effective promotion and marketing strategies of EF Language Abroad programs.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong communication with other EF offices, campus teams, and external educational partners to ensure success for your team while delivering students top tier customer service.
Operational Management: Assist the Country Manager in overseeing the team budgeting, supporting with operational tasks (invoicing, visa procedures), and guaranteeing timely distribution of marketing materials.

What we're looking for

Full fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Full working rights in Portugal
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4+ years’ experience in customer service and/or Telemarketing
Degree in a relevant field (Business, Hospitality, or a related discipline) or equivalent work experience
Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
Someone who is detail-oriented with a ‘can-do’ attitude
All additional languages are a plus!

*Please note that this role is fully on-site . Our onsite policy enhances collaboration, company culture, and faster decision-making. Working together in person fosters creativity, spontaneous idea-sharing, and stronger team connections, which we believe is essential for success.

What EF Offers

Opportunities to travel internationally
Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
Discounts with our global hotel and travel partners
Referral Bonus for all referred staff hires (equivalent for 500 USD)
And much more…

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 open the world through education?

Apply now!