Work with WEP

Head of sales

Company overview

Since 1988, WEP has been a key European player in the field of educational travel abroad. Every year, nearly 10,000 young people trust us to organize their journey to more than 50 countries worldwide! We have a presence in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Great-Britain and Australia.

Our mission is to support young people in experiencing unique life adventures abroad: traveling differently, opening up to the world, and creating unforgettable memories. Become part of our team and contribute to transforming the lives of thousands of young individuals every year through educational and cultural travel experiences.

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Director to lead and expand our sales teams across various European countries. This strategic role is key to driving growth and elevating the capabilities of our sales teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in international sales, particularly in B2C environments, and demonstrate a passion for developing innovative sales strategies and processes.

Key Responsabilities :

• Supervise and work collaboratively with country Sales Team Leaders to achieve sales targets and expand market presence
• Develop a comprehensive sales training path tailored to enhance and standardize the skills of sales teams across all regions
• Implement clear KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability across different regions
• Lead the harmonization of sales processes across all countries to ensure a cohesive and efficient operation
• Provide strategic support to the CRM development team, utilizing insights to enhance tool capabilities and user experience
• Analyze market trends and sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the sales department

Qualifications : 

• Proven experience in sales management roles, with a strong track record of developing successful sales strategies and leading high-performing teams
• Experience in the education sector and B2C sales is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency in CRM systems, demonstrating a deep understanding of how technology supports effective sales strategies
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of motivating and leading diverse teams
• Substantial experience living abroad
• Willingness to travel extensively across the various countries
• Fluency in English is necessary, with additional language skills considered a plus
• A passion for travel and a significant experience in living abroad

How to apply :

pmi manager

Company overview

Since 1988, WEP has been a key European player in the field of educational travel abroad. Every year, nearly 10,000 young people trust us to organize their journey to more than 50 countries worldwide! We have a presence in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Great-Britain and Australia.

Our mission is to support young people in experiencing unique life adventures abroad: traveling differently, opening up to the world, and creating unforgettable memories. Become part of our team and contribute to transforming the lives of thousands of young individuals every year through educational and cultural travel experiences.

As part of our strategy, we are acquiring and integrating new businesses to strengthen our market position. To ensure seamless post-acquisition integration, we are seeking a highly skilled Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Manager to drive successful integration projects and optimize synergies.

The PMI Manager will lead the post-acquisition integration efforts, ensuring operational, organizational, cultural, and financial alignment between WEP and the acquired companies. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and experience in managing complex integrations. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders to drive efficiency, maintain business continuity, and realize acquisition synergies.

Key Responsabilities :

• Build an integration play book: Develop and execute detailed post-merger integration plans, aligning with strategic and organizational objectives and business goals
• Coordinate cross-functional teams:  Finance, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Legal, to ensure seamless transition and operational continuity
• Identify potential integration risks: develop mitigation strategies to address operational, financial, and cultural challenges
• Monitoring: put in place key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure integration success and operational performance post-acquisition
• Project Leadership: Manage digital integration projects from initiation to completion, providing regular updates to stakeholders
• Integration Management: Streamline the integration of digital systems and processes across all business units, focusing on analysis, operational monitoring, and comprehensive staff training and support
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain transparent and consistent communication with all stakeholders - local teams and managers, WEP central support teams and management

Requirements : 

• Passionate about travel and education and have significant experience living abroad
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles or Project Manager
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including agile approaches
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, operational integration, and change management
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and time management
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages are highly desirable
• Familiarity with Zoho or other CRM systems, as well as service-oriented ERP software
• Willingness to undertake international travel

Soft Kills : 

• Great entrepreneurial skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Team player with the ability to coordinate across various business functions.
• Nothing is impossible attitude

How to apply :

Send your CV and cover letter via this link.

 Stagiair(e) Sales (V/M/X)

Sinds 1988 is WEP een belangrijke Europese speler op het gebied van educatieve reizen naar het buitenland. Elk jaar vertrouwen bijna 10.000 jongeren op ons om hun reizen naar meer dan 50 landen over de hele wereld te organiseren! Wij hebben een WEP kantoor in België (Brussel), Frankrijk (Parijs en Lyon), Italië (Turijn, Milaan, Rome, Bologna en Oderzo), Spanje, Polen, Argentinië en Australië. Sluit je aan bij onze community en maak een verschil door jongeren te helpen zich te ontwikkelen door te reizen en een andere cultuur te ontdekken. 

Onze missie:

Jonge (en minder jonge!) mensen laten groeien en dit dankzij unieke levenservaringen in het buitenland. Om anders te reizen, om je open te stellen voor de wereld en voor anderen, om blijvende herinneringen te creëren.

Ben je klaar voor ons avontuur ? 

• INSPIREER onze toekomstige deelnemers. Laat hen uitkijken naar wat zeker één van de mooiste avonturen van hun leven zal worden 
• DEEL je passie voor reizen in het buitenland
• ADVISEER onze toekomstige deelnemers op de beste manier door hen te helpen met welk programma goed bij hun past
• VERANDER het leven van duizenden jongeren per jaar

Als jij gemotiveerd, dynamisch en gepassioneerd bent, ben jij de geknipte persoon om ons WEP team te vervolledigen! The adventure starts now…

Als stagiair(e) bij WEP, zal je: 

• De WEP ‘spirit’ vertegenwoordigen door ons sales team te helpen bij allerlei projecten (plannen van beurzen en events, brochures/mailings versturen, schrijven van persberichten, controleren van adressen van middelbare scholen...). 
• Resultaatgericht zijn door alle voorbereidingsverzoeken goed op te volgen
• Onze taalreizen en uitwisselingen promoten en onze sales boosten door te zorgen voor een duidelijke communicatie, organisatie en promo’s. 

Over jou:

• Je reist graag en je bent overtuigd van de educatieve waarde van onze programma’s
• Je hebt al ervaring opgedaan in het buitenland (schoolprogramma, taalverblijf, stage, lange reis, …
• Je voelt mensen goed aan en je bent commercieel ingesteld
• Je bent vlot in taal, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk (telefoon, chat, e-mail)
• Je hebt een goed niveau van Engels (Frans is een pluspunt)
• Je bent flexibel

Wat wij jou bieden:

• Een leuke werkomgeving en collega’s
• Een uitdagende stage 

Klaar om te solliciteren voor deze stageplek? 

Wij kijken er alvast naar uit jou te ontmoeten! Contacteer ons zo snel mogelijk via het online formulier.