Freelance Event Project Manager

French Riviera Parties is a French company based in Nice, French Riviera. We are specialized in organizing events on the French Riviera between Monaco and St Tropez. We are a passionate team of project managers with a love for art, creativity, music and the entertainment world in general. We are perfectionists, detail-oriented and when it comes to our work, we focus on one goal: making your clients’ event dream a reality!

Our projects are 100% customized to reflect the personality and brand of each client. Whether it's a family, friends, business or product, our work encompasses experiences and integrates innovative design with the finest wine and cocktails, food, music, entertainment. We bring our skills and the excitement of the French Riviera to every event, every time. 

We are looking for a freelance event planner to join our team of enthusiasts.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

• Previous experience of 1 to 2 years in event planning/coordination for international customers is essential 
• Excellent planning and organizational skills // Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills (C1 level is a must) Ability to efficiently communicate and negotiate in French. (level B2 required) Good knowledge of French is necessary (level B1). Please, note that most of our clients are international but our partners are based in France.
• Stress management: being able to manage stress and be solution-oriented
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent anticipation and adaptation skills  
• Autonomous and flexible 
• Having excellent social abilities (management of stakeholders, teams, and several partners
• Stress management: being able to manage stress and be solution-oriented
• Passionate about the world of events
• Ability to listen
• Self-employed status
• Must have a reliable high speed Internet connection, computer, headphones
• Mastering Google Workspace.
• Proficient in Google suite products, including Google Documents, Google Sheets, Drive
• Experience with virtual meeting software (e.g. google meet, zoom, skype)

Please, note that it’s a 100% remote work. No physical presence in the French Riviera is requiered.

Main tasks: (70% of the work time)

Event creation and coordination

• Manage events from conception to delivery, working with existing partners and developing new relationships

• Management of the team's operations schedule for events and parties

• Management of reservations and payments before the event

• Connecting and coordinating with existing partners

• Communicate and cooperate with the team to achieve a common goal

• Adhering to all safety guidelines and ensuring that guests remain in designated areas

• Work with management to develop new events

• Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude at all times

Business development

• Acquire new partners for business development and sustain relationships (email, phone and video calls) - artists and dancers / hospitality staff / security staff / caterers and bartenders / event venues / Musicians and DJs

• Negotiate prices and conditions

Additional tasks (30% of the time)

• Provide general administrative support, such as creating documents and presentations, formatting and proofreading materials, basic accounting, reorganizing different files, finding service providers

• Writing blog articles 

• Other missions depending on the urgency of the situation.

This position demands an entrepreneurial individual with experience in the events industry. The role requires a mix of business development and operational experience. Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment industry and its need to be sustainable and accessible for all.
 

CONDITIONS:

• Contract start date: beginning of February 2023
• Type of contract: service contract
• Location of the mission: remote
• Remuneration : around 650 Euros per month according to experience
• Duration of the contract: 6 months with possibility of renewal

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic person, submit your application by sending your CV and cover letter to lilit@rivierabarcrawltours.com

Skills

• Corporate Events
• Creative Events
• Customer Events
• Destination Events
• Wedding Coordinating
• Birthday Celebrations
• Celebrations
• Activity Planning
• Business Organizing

Requirements

• Availability Freelancer
• Education Master
• Experience 2 - 3 Year
• Gender No Preference