Group Product Manger Open Executive Education

Do you have a passion for lifelong learning? Are you passionate about sales and interacting with customers? Do you have experience in people management? Are you result-driven & ready to explore the world of our executive education programmes and their participants? Let’s meet!

GROUP PRODUCT MANAGER Open Executive Education 

Vlerick Business School is an innovative, top-ranked and sustainable international business school in the heart of Europe. Our purpose is to transform people for a better world! We want being at Vlerick to be a transformative experience where you develop the knowledge, mindset and confidence you need to take your next leap – and become the entrepreneurial leader our world needs.

Vlerick is a school, but it is run as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different management programmes for professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Group Product Manager to join our Open Executive Education team and take the lead of a small team of programme managers. Here’s what you need to know!   

Your mission  

• Carry the end responsibility for the programme portfolios of your team and coach them to reach their objectives. Meet the overall target for your team in terms of revenues, contribution and quality and impact of the learning experience.
• Be directly responsible for a small portfolio of general management programmes in terms of sales & marketing, programme design, product management and delivery, together with faculty and other supporting units.
• Coach a team of programme managers and support them in their professional development and wellbeing.
• Lead by example in commercial activities and networking opportunities (lead generation, programme advice, networking events, …), securing participants.
• Actively build a strong network with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay on top of the trends in the field of L&D and in the knowledge domains of your portfolio, and develop a future outlook on our executive education programmes.
• Take care of the coordination and facilitation of 15-20 days of open executive education programmes.
• You report to the Business Unit Manager of the Open Executive Education programmes.

You

• Have obtained a master’s degree.
• Have a minimum of ca. 7 years of work experience, preferably in the L&D sector.
• Possess excellent networking and sales skills. You can connect with different stakeholders and are a credible advisor for (senior) executives.
• Are motivated to coach, support and grow a team of 5-6 people.
• Get energised from going the extra mile for customers and are a star at solving problems with a smile.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are open to innovation.
• Have excellent written & oral knowledge of English and Dutch.
• Can adapt quickly to new situations and are flexible.
• Are open to working on our three campuses (Leuven, Ghent & Brussels) in combination with your home office.
• Are happy to take part in occasional evening activities and attend events outside of working hours.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in an engaging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home arrangements, flexible benefits system, etc.
• Meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, group insurance, and a mobility budget.
• Having a real impact and inspiring people to live, learn and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap!

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter on our website. Happy to give you more information on the job content: Maaike.vanAmeijde@vlerick.com and/or the selection process and working at Vlerick: hr@vlerick.com.