EF stands for “Education First”. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people transform their lives by breaking down the barriers of language, culture and geography.  Today we’re the world’s largest private education company- offering every imaginable way to learn a language, travel abroad, experience another culture, or earn an academic degree.  For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/careers.

Senior Director—Go Ahead Canada

Go Ahead Tours/EF Education First 
Toronto, ON, Canada

Yes. You can be both an entrepreneur and part of an exciting global organization!

Who we are

• We’re travelers, innovators, thinkers and doers
• Global - we have a presence in over 100 countries
• We’re open and collaborative
• Dedicated – we really do “work hard – play hard”
• We believe that international experiences are essential to a 21st century education

Who you are

• You are en entrepreneur at heart – excited about taking a fantastic product and entering new markets
•  You are bold, unconventional and fearless - a true entrepreneurial spirit
• An influencer who can motivate a team as well as inspire them
• You are an achiever – maintaining the status quo is not your style – you want to make an impact
• A networker with the ability to build strong relationships throughout our worldwide organization
• You are a strategist – always looking to innovate and always able to execute

The opportunity

This is your chance to build and run your own business within a fast-paced company which sits at the crossroads of education and international travel.  What resources you need, what strategy to take, how to spend your time and where you invest your budget are all decisions you will make on a daily basis as you help launch a product into a new market--Canada.  You can see the big picture and are always looking with a critical eye for opportunities to innovate.  At the same time you believe that no task is beneath you and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get in there.  As you drive sales growth you understand that a close connection to your customers and providing outstanding service will be the key to your ever-growing brand presence.  You must be confident in your ability to consistently deliver results but have the humility to learn from those around you.  Whether it’s hiring new talent or developing those you inherit, you will motivate and inspire your team in any way necessary.  Your successes will not just impact your market but they will drive the overall marketing and product development strategies across the entire business.  In addition to all of this you will also receive: 

• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits
• A strong voice within the organization
• International travel to connect with your products, colleagues and customers
• The freedom to set your own direction and the support to make it successful 

In your application, please upload your resume and cover in the same document. 

 Go Ahead Tours was established in 1990 and is a division of EF Education First, the world’s largest privately-owned educational travel company. With offices around the globe, you will be part of a diverse and international team who share a love for travel in a fun and entrepreneurial working environment. Visit our website at www.goahead.com

Go Ahead Tours is a division of EF Education First, the world leader in international education. Founded in 1965, EF’s mission is to break down barriers of language, culture, and geography. To date, EF has helped more than 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree. For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/careers.

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