We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and structure our sales and operations teams. This role is critical to ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strengthening Seven’s leadership in the professional training market. If you thrive on challenges and innovation, this is your chance to make a difference in the EdTech and training sector.

👉 Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Commercial Development

• Develop and execute sales and operational strategies aligned with Seven’s ambitious growth goals for 2025.

• Pilot and optimize KPIs and OKRs, ensuring the company achieves measurable, data-driven success.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, while identifying new revenue streams and business opportunities.

2. Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, inspire, and scale a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10 members to achieve high performance.

• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and a strong focus on written communication, aligning with Seven’s core values.

• Drive the recruitment process to ensure the team is positioned to meet future challenges.

3. Process Optimization

• Analyze, optimize, and digitalize internal workflows using tools like Notion, Airtable, and other innovative solutions.

• Collaborate with the founders to define and implement best practices and ensure operational efficiency.

• Champion continuous improvement, ensuring processes adapt to the company’s growth and the market’s evolution.

4. Training Program Development & Trainer

• Create and launch innovative training programs that address current and future market needs.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the seamless delivery of training solutions and actively contribute to their facilitation.

• Become a trainer yourself for our clients !

5. Market Intelligence and Adaptability

• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to ensure Seven remains a market leader.

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning by identifying and adapting to new opportunities and challenges.

👉 Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a strong plus.

👉 Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in training, education, consulting, or other dynamic industries.

• Demonstrated interest in the education sector or professional training markets is a plus.

👉 Core Skills

1. Strategic Thinking

• Proven ability to design and execute scalable strategies that align with business objectives.

• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in B2B sales and strategic account management.

2. Leadership & Culture Building

• Experience building high-performing teams, promoting collaboration and a culture of transparency.

• Comfortable with change management and fostering team alignment during periods of rapid growth.

3. Operational Excellence

• Mastery of workflow optimization tools such as Notion, Airtable, and other productivity platforms.

• Expertise in tracking and delivering on KPI/OKR frameworks.

4. Communication & Collaboration

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on structured, written documentation.

• Ability to represent the company confidently at events and with clients.

5. Innovation & Product Development

• Experience in designing and launching new programs or services, with a knack for anticipating market needs.

• Openness to collaborating with technical teams on potential EdTech innovations.

🚀 Soft Skills

• Authentic Leadership: inspire trust through genuine, transparent guidance

• Results-Driven: focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

• Pragmatic Decision-Making: combine strategy with practical solutions.

• Adaptability: thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Collaboration: foster strong teamwork and stakeholder relationships.

• Emotional Intelligence: demonstrate empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication.

• Strategic Thinking: anticipate trends and align actions with long-term goals.

1. Initial Call: A short introductory discussion to better understand your motivations and alignment with the role.

2. Practical Case Study: A hands-on exercise to validate your expertise and approach to key challenges.

3. On-Site Interview: Meet the team and discuss how we can collaborate to drive Seven’s vision.

4. The Offer! 😊

We aim to complete the entire process in 7 days, depending on your availability.

Why Join Us?

At Seven, we believe in the transformative power of education and lifelong learning to shape a better future. Founded in 2014, our mission is to create impactful training solutions that empower individuals and organizations to surpass their potential.

Joining Seven means becoming part of a team that is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. We foster a culture where transparency, personal growth, and team success are celebrated. At Seven, everyone is encouraged to contribute beyond their core role, by designing or facilitating training programs aligned with their interests and expertise.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative environment: work alongside a talented team of passionate professionals, where every voice is valued, and innovation is at the heart of what we do.

• A shared commitment to growth: with an average team age of 28, we are agile, ambitious, and driven by the desire to excel both individually and collectively.

• The opportunity to shape the Ffuture: As COO, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic decisions, leading operational excellence, and reinforcing Seven’s leadership in the EdTech and professional training sectors.

What We Value

• A strong focus on transparency and a commitment to written communication as a cornerstone of our operational culture.

• A dedication to helping both our clients and our team reveal, surprise, and transform themselves.

By joining Seven, you’ll not only help us shape the future of professional training, but also grow as a leader in an environment that thrives on innovation, trust, and excellence.