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Warning - Sales Coordinator EF (Education First) Employee Review

3.0
7 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great colleagues. Occasionally nice work events.

Cons

-Salary is really low compared to what you can get at most other companies. -The KPI's are super high, work is both very repetitive and mentally draining. Burnouts are extremely common. -They claim that in 2-3 years, you can move positions within the company. This is rarely the case -Very strict working hours. WFH is not generally allowed. On Mondays you are expected to work until 7pm - May be expected to carry an emergency phone and work computer on your off-time without adequate compensation. -You need to keep track of your bonuses, they often might forget to pay you otherwise -Employee turnover is extremely high. They are not doing anything about it. Their model seems to be to exploit young employees and then replace them whenever convenient.

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EF (Education First) Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Sales Coordinator in Stockholm with us. The concerns you’ve raised around workload, burnout, and turnover are not reflective of the environment we recognize within our teams there. While we have high expectations for the level of work, we also want to make sure everyone feels supported in meeting their goals. To that aim, we recently rolled out a new career ladder for sales roles in EF Language Abroad, where promotion is possible every 6 months at the beginning of your career. Employee turnover has also steadily declined since the pandemic. Creating a supportive and open workplace is important to us, and we encourage ongoing dialogue with our People & Culture representative in Sweden. We invite you to reach out directly to hr@ef.com if you would like to talk further or share additional context so we can fully address your concerns. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
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Pros

- Opportunity for quick advancement - Trainings for new managers - Culture of innovation and entrepreneurship - Global connections; opportunities to travel - Fast-paced work environment - Friendly, supportive teams

Cons

- Low pay (industry) - Burnout / overworked during peak seasons

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EF (Education First) Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities for early career development, leadership training, and global connection during your time at EF. Creating a vibrant culture where colleagues can learn from one another and grow quickly is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and workload during busy seasons. Supporting our colleagues’ limitless potential while helping them make a real impact through their work is important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue to reflect on how we support our teams.
4.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

Cons

Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

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