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Admissions Sales Advisor

On-site in Barcelona·Added 4 months ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: Jornada intensiva all year
Experience: 2+ years
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher education, preferably a university degree.
Two years of professional experience in consultative sales of services.
Accustomed to working toward targets.
Experience using a CRM.
Advanced English is a plus, as is Catalan.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Compensation consists of a fixed salary plus a monthly variable with no salary cap.
Opportunity for development within the admissions department.
Stable work within an international, dynamic, and young team where you will find a very good working environment.
Ongoing training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and soft skills.
Intensive afternoon shifts (30 h/week).
Face-to-face work in Barcelona and surrounding areas.
Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduates, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...).
An attractive social benefits package through the flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, nursery voucher, medical insurance, etc.
Access to the Club Benefits program: you can save on your purchases and take advantage of more than 450 offers and discounts on different products and services in food, leisure, sports, health, travel, technology, and many other categories.
Life and accident insurance.

The role

What you'll do

Currently, from Planeta Formación y Universidades, we are selecting Admissions Advisors for our various schools located in Barcelona and its surroundings, offering intensive afternoon shifts.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary, international admissions team and will have the support and backing of a team leader who will train you and give you the tools to consolidate and improve day by day.

You will assess prospective students, learning about their profiles, needs, and goals through a selection interview.
You will provide all the information about the program and the curriculum, present the services and differentiating values of the institution; therefore, you will be the face of the school.
You will advise on the documentation that must be submitted to the admissions committee.
You will resolve any queries or doubts prospective students may have and accompany them through to the enrollment phase.
You will work in a competitive environment based on monthly activity results, reporting at both group and individual level to your direct manager, identifying market changes and trends that could improve the admissions process and student service.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website: planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

Planeta Formación y Universidades is the training division of Grupo Planeta. An international network of 22 educational institutions in Spain, Andorra, France, Italy, Colombia, North Africa, and the United States. Every year, more than 150,000 students from 114 different nationalities train at its business schools, universities, specialized higher education centers, and vocational training centers through more than 750 programs. In close collaboration with companies, professionals are trained at its institutions at all levels of higher education in face-to-face, blended, and online formats.

More information at planetaformacion.es

Planeta Formación y Universidades is the education division of Grupo Planeta. An international network of 23 educational institutions in Spain, Andorra, France, Italy, Colombia, North Africa, and the United States. Every year, more than 100,000 students from 114 different nationalities train at its Business Schools, Universities, specialized Higher Education Schools, and Vocational and Continuing Education Centers through its more than 600 programs. In close collaboration with companies, its institutions train professionals at all levels of higher education in face-to-face, blended, and online formats.

Additional information

Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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