Event Project Manager / Events Manager

Event Project Manager

As a true conductor, you would organize and supervise a wide variety of events—such as trade shows, seminars, conferences, and awards ceremonies—on behalf of a company or for external clients. Your goal would be to create unifying experiences, strengthen cohesion, and contribute to the company's communication and brand strategy.

Main Responsibilities

The Event Project Manager designs, organizes, and supervises every step of a project:

• Planning: You'll analyze the project's feasibility, create the specifications, and define the key stages.
• Vendor Coordination: This involves selecting, negotiating with, and managing partners, such as caterers, decorators, and technical staff.
• Contingency Management: You'll anticipate risks and put backup plans in place.
• Operational Supervision: On the day of the event, you'll ensure everything runs smoothly and that the event is a success.
• Evaluation: You'll measure the event's impact and participant satisfaction, then handle the administrative closeout of the project.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Project Management: This includes planning, team coordination, and managing cross-functional services.
• Event Marketing and Communication: You need to understand the challenges and implement appropriate actions.
• Budget and Regulatory Management: You'll create and track budgets and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Competitive Analysis: You'll study the market, perform benchmarking, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Commercial Negotiation: This includes writing proposals and responding to calls for tender.

Personal Qualities

• Creativity
• Organization and meticulousness
• Stress resilience
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Agility and flexibility
• Business sense

Education and Degrees

• A Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality at Vatel (with a focus on communication, marketing, or events).
• An MBA in International Hospitality (with a focus on event engineering, management, finance, and communication).

Working Conditions

• Location: You can work for a company, an event agency, or as a freelancer.
• Hours: Work hours are often irregular and require availability in the evenings or on weekends.
• Travel: Frequent travel is common, depending on the nature of the events.

Salary

• Entry-level: Between €26,000 and €38,000 gross per year, with rapid progression based on experience.
• Bonuses: There is a possibility of bonuses tied to the success of events.

Career Progression

• Event Project Director after a few years of experience.
• Starting your own specialized agency to work independently.

Success Stories of Vatel Graduates

Vatel alumni have gone on to lead prestigious hotels, innovate in luxury hospitality, and develop unique tourism concepts, illustrating the opportunities this career path offers in France and internationally