Sales Manager China Market

Sales Manager - China Market

Reference number: JR255386

Location: UK Dublin Berlin Barcelona Seoul or Kuala Lumpur

Working pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our team.

We are hiring a commercially driven partnership-focused Sales Manager China to expand and strengthen our B2B recruitment network for students from Mainland China choosing to study in our destinations in the United Kingdom Ireland Switzerland Germany and France.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with no direct reports rather indirect reports. The focus is exclusively B2B sales and account management working closely with education agents high schools international departments pathway providers and corporate partners across China.

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional Sales Manager with who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here.

What youll bring to the role

• Extensive professional experience in international education language learning higher education or study-abroad recruitment.

• Strong experience managing Chinese education agents school networks and institutional partnerships.

• Proven track record recruiting Chinese students into UK/IRE/CH/DE/FR destinations (or similar major Western markets).

• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and English.

• Strong commercial skills: negotiation relationship building account planning and pipeline management.

• Proficiency with CRMs and digital sales tools (e.g. Salesforce Microsoft365).

• Ability to collaborate remotely across global functions with high responsiveness and accountability.

• Comfortable working independently as a highly driven individual contributor.

What we do

Kaplan Languages Group includes Kaplan International Languages Alpadia Language Schools Azurlingua and ESL Education and remains committed to delivering high-quality language education and life-changing learning experiences worldwide.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

  
  

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 9th June 2026. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team .