Lead Development Manager

Are you super ambitious, self-motivated, and love to make an impact in the world? Do you pride yourself in being an excellent communicator? Does guiding people through a role that requires organization, attention to detail and consistence inspire you? If so, this role is for you!!EF Educational Tours (ET) and Explore America (EA) is seeking a Manager to join our Marketing and Creative team who will primarily focus on mentoring, guiding and directing the New Leads team as they execute on key strategic marketing campaigns for the business.What you’ll do:The New Leads team is focused on creating targeted marketing campaigns to acquire new business. In this role, you will oversee the team that executing regionalized marketing campaigns to help drive sustainable growth. You will be reporting to your manager on successes, setbacks and opportunities. You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with the team and ensuring that they feel supported through their work. You’ll collaborate closely with your manager to ensure all projects are being executed by the team efficiently and effectively, while also ensuring that all reporting metrics are being updated and maintained.Your Responsibilities:Oversee day-to-day activities for New Leads team Ensure team success through teaching direct reports the fundamentals of the role and coaching the team to success in goal achievement. Learn and understand marketing strategies that will be tested by the team and help team execute on these strategies to implement double-digit growth. Ensure that team initiatives are implemented by the team by working cross-functionally with stakeholders to deliver campaign results. Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the targeted regional marketing initiatives, and report findings to direct manager. Ensure prompt and accurate communication with manager Provide regular stats and reports to direct manager to help inform future strategies and success of New Leads team Strong communication with team to ensure a positive team atmosphere Use your expertise in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word to guide your day-to-day, create teamwide efficiencies Who you are: You’re an experienced marketing professional and people manager who is passionate about EF’s mission of opening the world through education. You are always learning - about the market, our business, our customers, culture – and bring that curiosity to your work. You are a hands-on, team player who views no assignment as too big or too small and lives up to our value that “nothing is impossible”. You are skilled at partnering with cross-functional groups to find solutions to complex challenges. You’re highly organized and detail-oriented and take pride in a job well done. You also have...A minimum of 1-year team lead/management experience—proven track record of motivating the performance of others and playing a lead role on the team (leading team meetings, partnering with manager on team strategy, peer coaching, etc.)  Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation. Strong analytical skills and ability to tell a story to motivate behaviors  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and platforms for performance tracking and reporting Proven success with difficult conversations and delivering constructive feedback  Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate team members towards common goals The Team:We’re travelers, innovators, thinkers and doersWe help teachers and students throughout the country discover the worldOpen and collaborativeStrategic and thoughtfulWhat we offer: Join an amazing team of passionate individuals from across the globe. Hybrid Model – up to one day working from home per week after completion of initial training period. 22 paid vacation days, in addition to 12 paid national holidays.   Comprehensive health insurance. Eligible after 3 month probation period Worldclass office facilities that include parking, in-house gym, coffee station, and collaboration spaces. Seasonal and monthly office events including Holiday parties, Summer Party, and Mix & Mingles. EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, childcare with our Au Pair product and more).   STEP Program – Get an experiential travel opportunity in order to know more about our product from the travelers' perspective Yearly tuition reimbursement up to 1500 USD Discounts at local venues and businesses.      About EF Educational Tours EF Educational Tours teams up with educators to take students beyond the classroom on immersive international travel programs. We deliver educational experiences powered by a proven learning method that’s designed to build essential skills, like curiosity and communication. Our tours are where learning meets life—they give students firsthand experience of the world, and unlock the type of personal growth that prepares them for their futures.   About EF Education FirstSome companies are in the Business of Technology.Others are in the Business of Finance….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 115 offices located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team.  But it’s what we do with it – Building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world…that makes all the difference.