Project Manager- MICE

Our Company

Kuoni Tumlare Meetings & Events, part of the Kuoni Tumlare Group, and member of the Global Travel Network by JTB, supports the meeting, incentive, congress, and event industry with professional Destination Partner services.

From innovative corporate event production to ground logistics that run like clockwork, our experts reveal each destination in ways that are both wonderfully authentic and perfectly tailored.

Kuoni Tumlare Meetings & Events benefits from global presence; each of our worldwide office is represented by carefully handpicked professionals who know everything about their destination.

We’re always looking for talented, creative people who share our passion for events.

In exchange for commitment, our organization offers a great working environment and the chance to take the lead on some exciting, high-profile events.

The Job

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager MICE with previous experience within the MICE industry to join our passionate team.

This position will be based in remotely in France but all candidates must have full working rights in France as we do not offer Sponsorship.

Candidates should ideally be coming from an event agency or a DMC and have previously worked with a wide range of clients.

End to end event/project management is key and candidates must be able to manage the full scope of their own events, from answering the client request/brief with the best tailored proposal to financial reconciliation.

End to end event/project management, management of the full scope of the assigned projects throughout domestic territory.

Responsibilities include:

• Create, plan and deliver large-scale events for a variety of foreign clients across the year

• Proposal creation and pitch, when required

• Full logistics including accommodation bookings and all land arrangements throughout full domestic territory

• Supplier management prior, during and after the event

• Negotiating with third parties to maximize value creation

• Client and account management to ensure repeat business

• Onsite management of the event

• Budget management and post event reconciliation

• Reporting to various stakeholders

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience/working knowledge in the MICE industry for at least 5 years

• Fluent in French / English. Written and verbal language skills are essential. Italian-speaking is a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of the French territory and what it can offer in terms of MICE services

• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint

• Detailed oriented and customer satisfaction oriented

• Existing client portfolio is a plus

The ideal candidate for this position must have:

• A passion for their job and the fast-paced event industry

• A natural curiosity for the hospitality environment and the passion to share her/his enthusiasm & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Enthusiasm in delivering outstanding result

• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex environment

• The ability to run a number of different events in parallel and manage a wide range of third parties

• The will to learn and grow along and with a market leading company.

• Stress resistance & ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.

• Excellent attention to details

What We Offer:

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment spread across 33 countries and growing.

• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory

• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally

• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling

• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment

• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities

• Flexible & Hybrid Working

• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers

• Friendly and Collaborative work environment