Team Lead International Sales (m/f/d)

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen is an internationally oriented, state-recognised university. Founded in 1995, PFH has developed into one of the most renowned universities in Germany. The 55 campus and distance learning programmes offered at PFH are both application-oriented and international. PFH currently has around 4,500 enrolled students - and the trend is increasing.

PFH has a high level of networking expertise with regard to its more than 45 international partner universities as well as a wide range of practical and corporate contacts. For example, the PFH Board of Trustees includes Airbus, Bahlsen, Continental, Novelis, Ottobock, PwC, SAP, TUI and T-Systems.

Since 2020, PFH has been part of the French university group, Galileo Global Education. Today, the Galileo Global Education Group is the world's largest university group with around 170,000 students at 95 locations in 15 countries.

Working at PFH means being part of a dynamic environment in the education sector, where you can contribute your own ideas and think outside the box. We emphasise independent and autonomous work in a nationally and internationally oriented working environment. We value the individual needs of our employees and support them in their personal development. As a private university, the training and development needs of our employees are very important to us.

With currently around 200 employees, we are a medium-sized organization which offers similar opportunities as those of a corporate group. And we are continuing to grow, which is why we are always on the lookout for committed individuals who want to develop further in the education sector.

Location: Campus Göttingen

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type of Employment: Full-time

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen is on an international growth path. To further strengthen our global presence, we are seeking a committed and dynamic leader to head our international sales team.

What We Offer:

• A responsible position with ample room for personal initiative

• A dynamic, international work environment with flat hierarchies

• Our sales team primarily works remotely within Germany. Occasional presence in Göttingen is required based on mutual agreement.

• The opportunity to actively shape the international direction of a growing university

• Personal development through diverse tasks and projects

• A collegial and respectful work atmosphere

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for sales success measured by the number of newly acquired international students

• Managing our international sales team with a focus on collaboration, motivation, and an inclusive work environment

• Independently conducting sales activities, particularly telephone outreach to international prospects

• Expanding and maintaining our international agent network

• Identifying new growth markets through comprehensive market analysis and developing and implementing successful market entry strategies

• Close collaboration with the marketing team on Google marketing, social media materials, brochures, etc.

• Working closely with Student Services to improve support for international students and actively contributing to the development of services and processes aimed at increasing student satisfaction and competitiveness

• Building and maintaining international partnerships with universities, institutions, and corporate partners while actively expanding our global presence

Your Profile:

• Experience in international sales or business development - ideally in the education or knowledge sector or within a university context

• Strong sales, closing, and customer orientation

• Confident and culturally sensitive demeanor in international contexts, with proven negotiation skills when dealing with various stakeholders worldwide

• Demonstrated leadership competence and the ability to inspire and further develop teams

• Strategic and innovative thinking combined with a high level of initiative

• Fluent German and English skills; additional languages are a plus

• Excellent analytical skills and a solution-oriented working style

• Willingness to undertake occasional international business trips, e.g., for trade fairs, partner visits, or to build global agent networks

Interested? Then send us your comprehensive application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.