17 Aug
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EF Education First
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Ontario
17 Aug
EF Education First
Ontario
Tour Consultant, Individual Sales
Toronto, ON
Target Start Date: October 6th, 2026
**For consideration, applicants must live/relocate to Toronto or within commutable distance to our Toronto, ON office. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, while collaborating in the office from Monday through Thursday.**
For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. Our travelers range from young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, travel enthusiasts to those stepping off their first flight. We believe the best way to learn about the world is to experience it and every day we come to work hoping to help as many people as possible do just that.
The Role:
As a member of our high energy, collaborative and competitive sales team, you will play a critical role in developing customer acquisition and retention strategies while simultaneously identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience. Your daily activities will involve making outbound sales calls to potential travelers who have expressed interest in group travel through our website and marketing efforts. Additionally, you will help maintain interest by continuing the relationship with our past loyal travelers in booking their next Go Ahead Tour.
No Sales experience? No problem. Our Sales Development Program is designed for those who are both launching a new career in sales and those who want to build upon existing sales skills and techniques. Our goal is to create strong salespeople and instill lasting skills that you can carry with you throughout your career. Benefits of the program include training in sales, product, marketing and industry trends, coaching in consultative selling techniques, presentations, public speaking and dedicated mentorship. This program is a great way to build your career with a global leader in the industry.
Responsibilities:
Independently manage your book of business while simultaneously bringing in new business
Maintain and practice high outreach, follow-up phone conversations
Average 100+ calls and 3 hours of phone time per day
Utilize consultative selling techniques to prospect and initiate product interest
Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals
Develop an integrated sales strategy to accomplish your goals
Weekend Work: 1-2 days/month - Take a weekday off when you work a weekend day
Late Shift Work: 1-2 days/month - Late shifts will be from 11:30 am - 8 pm MT
Qualifications
Must have full work authorization without company sponsorship
Must be fluent in English
Robust verbal communication and influencing skills (must be able to connect with a diverse range of individuals via telephone)
Naturally strong sales instincts: you can recognize and capitalize on buying signals that customers display
Driven and competitive mindset that has you intrinsically motivated to hit goals
Demonstrates personal accountability, self-awareness, and student mentality
Adept in problem-solving skills
Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work while collaborating with a team
You are flexible, with the ability to pivot quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Must have at least 4 years of relevant work experience or a 4-year degree
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Work in our light-filled, conveniently located downtown office where you’ll be part of a fun,
fast-paced and collaborative team, working together to make an impact. Did we mention we were voted one of Greater Toronto’s Top Places to Work 3 years in a row? Plus, enjoy free coffee and snacks!
The opportunity to travel with your customers for FREE at least once a year! Experience the product you’ll be selling first-hand by embarking on one of our unique travel itineraries alongside one of our student tour groups
Take advantage of our professional growth and learning opportunities, including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
Participate in social networking opportunities by joining one of our many employee-run social groups, like book club or movie club, or any of our "EFinity" resource groups.
Enjoy four weeks paid vacation, to rest, relax or adventure - plus 11 paid holidays
Grow your savings with a 20% company match on your RRSP contributions (25% after 5-year!)
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
Wellness benefits, including an annual $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursement
EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
Discounts at local venues and businesses
Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our hybrid work model allows you to work from home on Fridays!
Compensation: First-year Tour Consultants have an on-target earning potential of $55,000 (base salary starting at $45,000 and $10,000 bonus potential). In addition, there is uncapped bonus for exceeding sales goals. You are eligible for a promotion to Senior Tour Consultant after 2 years of successfully exceeding goals and excellent performance with an increased salary and bonus. Full comp plan details, and future earning potential will be reviewed during the interview process.
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📌 Tour Consultant, Individual Sales (Ontario)
🏢 EF Education First
📍 Ontario