Sales Manager - China Market
Sales Manager - China Market
Reference number: JR255386Location: 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 you’ll 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 kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.