Sales Manager, Bay Area Bilingual Mandarin English

Interface Edu•San Francisco, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interface Education Services is an education advisory firm partnering with ambitious, globally minded families to guide students into top U.S., U.K., and international universities. Interface supports our students to earn admission to the most selective colleges with a focus on self-discovery and self-development. The college application process is a journey, and with Interface, students will discover who they are, their integral motivation, their passions, their wants, and then identify schools that will help them accomplish their long-term goals. We’re looking for a bilingual Sales Manager (Mandarin and English) with a true hunter mentality to own this market—someone who can generate pipeline, build trust with highly sophisticated families, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. We are looking for a seasoned Sales Manager who is based in the Bay Area, one of our focused markets, with strong momentum from referrals, events, and existing demand. This role is ideal for someone who is: Proactive in closing high-dollar deals, with an established track record in college counseling or education Resourceful in creating opportunities from scratch to generate leads Consultative and strategic in guiding families through a high-consideration decision

Requirements

Fluent in Mandarin and English (required)
Comfortable working with globally minded, high-context families
Proven closer with a hunter mindset
5+ years in sales, business development, or client-facing roles
Track record of generating your own pipeline and closing high-value deals
Comfortable with ambiguity—you don’t wait for leads; you create them
Able to diagnose needs quickly and guide nuanced conversations
Thrive in longer, relationship-driven sales cycles (not transactional)
Strong judgment and ability to tailor approach to each family
Self-driven, proactive, and internally motivated
Open to feedback and continuous improvement
Excited by the opportunity to grow within the sales team

Nice To Haves

Revenue enablement experience with basic design (such as using Canva) and customization

Responsibilities

Own the full sales cycle
Prospect, qualify, consult, and close new families
Lead high-touch conversations with parents to understand goals, concerns, and aspirations
Translate a complex, multi-year service into clear, compelling value
Build pipeline from the ground up
Drive outbound efforts through community engagement, referrals, events, and partnerships. Occasional weekend events in the Bay Area and within the US
Activate local networks (schools, parent groups, community organizations)
Follow up consistently and thoughtfully to nurture long-cycle opportunities
Act as a trusted advisor
Help families navigate U.S. vs. U.K. pathways and long-term positioning
Build credibility with high-expectation, globally minded parents
Create a differentiated experience that reflects Interface’s values and depth
Operate with discipline and ownership
Manage pipeline, forecasts, and activity in CRM with good data hygiene
Maintain strong follow-through across every interaction
Partner cross-functionally with counseling and leadership teams