KIL_Student Recruitment Specialist (Italian speaker)

Company Description

Love languages, travel, and discovering new cultures? Keep reading. You might just find your next adventure!

Kaplan International is a leader on the education industry providing premium learning experiences to more than a million of students per year and with over 30K employees worldwide.

Join us and be part of a global community where learning, growth, and adventure come together. Step into your future. 

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Recruitment Specialist – Italian Market to join our Sales team in Barcelona, Spain!

You’ll be at the heart of our international sales operations, guiding prospective students through their journey and helping them secure their spot at our schools.

What you’ll do:

• Advise students via phone, email, and online chat on destinations, schools, programs, and visa requirements
• Manage and nurture your sales leads like a pro
• Organise calls and interview requests with prospects
• Prepare and follow up on quotes
• Send brochures and all the info students need
• Turn leads and opportunities into confirmed bookings
• Keep your knowledge sharp on our schools, destinations, and sales techniques
• Work closely with Student Support teams at each school to confirm availability

Step into a role where every day is fast-paced, dynamic, and full of opportunities to make a real impact. Bring your energy, passion, and drive. And help students start their international journey!

Qualifications

Skills & Experience You’d Bring

• Hands-on experience in sales, ideally within travel, tourism, or language education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Degree in Sales, Marketing, Tourism, or a related field
• Native-level Italian and strong English; additional languages are a plus
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills to drive results
• Quick learner, adaptable, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What Makes You Shine

• A natural sales mindset – motivated, confident, and results-driven
• Goal-oriented, able to set clear targets and hit them consistently
• Super organised with excellent attention to detail
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative spirit, thriving both independently and in a team
• Positive, adaptable, and ready to tackle challenges with energy

Additional Information

What We Offer You

• Exciting, varied tasks with the chance to grow a wide range of skills in an international company.
• Creative, rewarding work where your impact is visible
• A dynamic, stimulating, and fun work environment
• Join a talented, international team full of energy and expertise
• Unlimited tea & coffee to fuel your day
• Free breakfast on Mondays and fresh fruit on Thursdays!
• Autonomy in your role with regular collaboration across other markets.

Permanent contract – Full time

Gross salary + very competitive commission system 

Our Office

You will be based in our fantastic Eixample office in Barcelona, surrounded by a wide selection of restaurants and shops. Our diverse team, along with our dynamic and youthful work environment, makes working at Kaplan a truly empowering experience.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please submit your application in English (résumé), along with a cover letter and your preferred salary range. 

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we’re constantly working to improve these aspects. At KLG and all our brands, we don’t just accept our differences, we fully support and celebrate them.
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We strive to be an equal-opportunity workplace.