About Us
Placement International is a global leader in luxury hospitality cultural exchange programs. We specialize in offering highly educated students and young professionals paid internships, management training programs, and first-time job opportunities in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants across the United States and worldwide.
With over ten years of experience, we have built a strong international network within the hospitality industry, partnering with high-end properties, leading global hotel chains, and Michelin-starred chefs. We don't just offer internships, we create high-value, career-defining international experiences.
Job Summary: Sales Representative (Placement Specialist)
As a Placement Specialist, you are the engine of our sales funnel. Your goal is simple: Convert high-potential talent into successful international placements. You will manage a pipeline of Mexican hospitality students, acting as a persuasive consultant who overcomes objections, builds urgency, and closes the deal. This role is ideal for a results-oriented professional who is motivated by achieving targets, and recognizes the impact that successfully placing a candidate can have on their career.
The Sales-Driven Requirements
- Sales DNA: 1-3 years of experience in high-volume Sales, Recruitment, or Business Development with a proven closer track record.
- The Closer Mentality: You are resilient, competitive, and motivated by exceeding monthly revenue and placement targets.
- Market Expertise: A graduate of a top Mexican hospitality program who can leverage their network to build immediate trust.
- CRM Mastery: You live in HubSpot/Salesforce. You understand that if it isn't in the CRM, it didn't happen.
- Bilingual Persuasion: Native-level Spanish and fluent English, with the ability to pitch to both a student and a C-level Hotel Director.
Your High-Impact Responsibilities
1. Pipeline Velocity & Lead Conversion
- Lead Management: Rapidly qualify and convert inbound leads from Mexican universities into active program applicants.
- Consultative Closing: Use deep industry knowledge to overcome candidate objections regarding visas, costs, and relocation, moving them through the funnel with urgency.
- Sale Ownership: Take full responsibility for the Sale-to-Payment cycle, ensuring all program fees are collected on time.
2. Strategic Growth & Market Penetration
- Network Expansion: Proactively hunt for new talent by building relationships with career centers at Mexico's elite hospitality schools.
- Pitch Mastery: Host high-energy webinars and on-campus recruitment events designed to generate on-the-spot sign-ups and applications.
- Brand Authority: Position Placement International as the only premium choice for luxury placements programs in the Mexican market.
3. Data Integrity & CRM Excellence
- Funnel Hygiene: Maintain a pristine CRM database, ensuring every interaction is logged and every candidate is nurtured through automated and manual touchpoints.
- Conversion Optimization: Analyze your own sales data to identify where candidates are dropping off and implement strategies to plug the leaks in your funnel.
4. Data-Driven Decision Making
- Analytics: Use CRM data to identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and implement immediate sales solutions.
- Reporting: Deliver clear, performance-based reports to leadership regarding the Mexican market's growth and ROI.
Why Join Us
This isn't a desk job; it's a career-making opportunity. You will have the autonomy to shape the Mexican market, the thrill of hitting high-level targets, and the satisfaction of seeing your candidates thrive in the world's best hotels. At Placement International, we reward ambition, celebrate wins, and offer a truly global work environment.
Ready to build the future of hospitality Apply now.