What has 2,600 years of history, a population base of over 15 million and used to be called Constantinople?… The answer is, of course, Istanbul! This is your chance to win not a Larousse encyclopedia, but a trip to this legendary city as part of our 2023 Business Challenge.
Ahead of our new strategic plan, we’re taking inspiration from pioneering explorer Marco Polo, particularly his values of audacity, achievement and discovery.
Who better than a 2022 winner to tell us about the challenge?
Virginie Calvez joined Econocom as a business engineer five years ago. She is currently a business director with the role of coach/manager. In May 2023, she flew to San Francisco with a hundred or so members of the group: « It was a first for me! When you hear that registrations for the challenge are open, you know that there’s an incredible opportunity up for grabs because when the group commits, it doesn’t do things by half. That makes you want to try even harder for yourself and for the group. That also increases your sense of belonging! »
Virginie remembers when she found out the good news… « I was at home and had just exchanged contracts for my house. As good things come in packages, that morning I was sent a teaser video giving the winners’ names at the end… I was ecstatic when I saw mine! I knew that I had a good shot, but obviously there was no guarantee. But when you hear your name, it’s a mix of joy and huge personal pride. »
Virginie beams as she describes her experience on the other side of the pond: « We were away for five days, including four onsite. The programme was jampacked: driving classic cars (Mustang, Cadillac…), visiting Silicon Valley, spending the evening on a decorated beach, kayaking next to the seals, e-biking in San Francisco with a quick stop-off at the Golden Gate Bridge and its stunning views… I came back from the trip with stars in my eyes! »
Does the TMF Unit’s business director hope to be one of the lucky winners in 2023? « Of course! It’s a magical experience and that makes you want to try even harder. And I think it’s great that the group gives everyone the option — sales or support roles — to take part. I’m also going to support my colleague’s efforts to increase his chances of winning! »
Like Virginie this year, after Japan, China, Tanzania, Route 66, San Francisco and many more, be one of the 110 top performers and win your ticket (70 sales representatives/agents and 40 support & operational staff) to this unique experience in the legendary city of Istanbul in 2024!
To qualify for the challenge, sales team must exceed their targets by 10% this year. Those who win the challenge in 2022 could also win in 2023, and will then have the opportunity to invite a particularly deserving colleague. The Support and operational functions will be able to compete on the basis of a dossier relating to an exceptional achievement. As was the case last year, it will be the P&L managers and country managers who will submit the list of eligible candidates.
