Business Development Specialist

Job Descriptions

JOB DESCRIPTION

EF EFEKTA English for Adults is expanding our team and looking for Business Development Specialist who is highly motivated and fits our culture. We are looking for a person who have strong communication and negotiation skills, with excellent sales and analytical mindset. You will work with the Business Development Specialist team to deliver the best consultation experience to our respective customers and help them facilitate the product that suits their needs the most.

Responsibilites

• Identify, approach, and acquire new B2C & B2B customers through direct sales, outreach, events, activations, linkedin/other platform, and other customer acquisition activities
• Generate and manage leads through event activations, networking, partnerships, outreach, and market research
• Engage with potential customers, understand their needs, and recommend suitable products or programs
• Follow up with leads and prospects to drive conversions and achieve sales targets
• Plan and execute sales activities, events, activations, and promotional campaigns to increase customer acquisition
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders
• Develop sales proposals, presentations, and pitches when required
• Negotiate with customers and partners and successfully close deals
• Collaborate closely with marketing, and operational/center teams to support business growth and ensure smooth execution of events and sales activities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, marketing, or event activation
• Strong interest and proven experience in B2C , B2B, , B2G sales and customer acquisition
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets is preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment , flexible hour, mobile, and engaging directly with customers
• Willing to work at events, activations, and other on-ground sales activities
• Experience working with universities, private companies, government institutions, or community organizations is a plus
  
  

About Us

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we've been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You'll find our offices and schools located in some of the world's greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it's what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World's Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About The Team

EF EFEKTA English for Adults is a division of EF. Since 1986 in Indonesia, we have been serving various segments of language students. Currently, we have English centers in Jakarta and Surabaya, and online classes nationwide, focusing on the needs of adult learners. Our programs offer small group classes, both online and offline, as well as Hyperclass, an immersive way to learn and practice English.