Strategy Event Manager Assistant Intern

The General Management department is expanding its team and is seeking a talented and dynamic Event Manager Trainee to support the Strategy Director in executing a big event milestone for La Maison: our owners convention planned in June 2025.

This internship should start as soon as possible for 6 months and will be based in our headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our renowned luxury brands on a global scale.

Here are the main missions you will be performing:

• Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and freelancers to create a memorable and high-end event experience for our partners.
• Coordinate across different departments (operations, marketing, talent & culture, etc.) to ensure timelines and deliverables are met on schedule.
• Assist in the event scenography, contributing to the conceptualization and execution of the event's aesthetic and ambiance.
• Support in managing suppliers, venues, and external service providers, ensuring quality standards align with the luxury positioning of the event.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials including invitations, social media assets, and post-event content.
• Oversee guest management including invitations, RSVPs, and VIP protocols, ensuring a seamless and tailored experience.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to propose innovative and creative ideas to elevate the event's prestige.
• Assist in budget tracking and administrative tasks, ensuring all financial aspects are well-documented.
• Help with onsite event coordination to guarantee smooth execution from setup to breakdown.

You will also be asked:

• Provide support to the Strategy Director on other missions related to day-to-day operations, contributing to the smooth running of ongoing projects.
• Work on the internal communication execution in close collaboration with the Senior Manager to ensure alignment with the company's vision and messaging.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing a master's degree in hospitality business or marketing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (data tracking and budgeting), PowerPoint (presentations), and Word (documentation).
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of an additional language (e.g., French) is a plus, especially in a luxury event context.
• Creativity: A keen eye for design and aesthetics with an understanding of high-end branding and event scenography.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, showing initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in managing event details such as guest lists, timelines, and budgets, ensuring flawless execution.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful and adaptable with a solutions-oriented approach to unforeseen challenges.
• Interest in Luxury: A genuine interest in luxury branding and a strong understanding of what defines a luxury event experience.
• Agility and Flexibility: Curiosity, listening skills, and an analytical mindset.
• Fluent in English, which will be the working language for this role.

Additional Information:

• Paid internship ideally starting in February 2025.
• Tickets Restaurants.
• NAVIGO pass reimbursement: 50%.
• Remote working from home, hotels, and coworking spaces possible.

La Maison Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems, is founded on a set of values that define our distinctive culture. These values unite all our talents around the achievement of common goals and principles. They define the way we interact with our guests, colleagues, and communities and guide our behavior:

Our values are:

• Passion & pride: be passionately in love with our brands, our guests, and our people. Use our E.Q.
• Excellence: comprehensive business approach driving all levers to be best-in-class hoteliers.
• Empowerment: we are all Entrepreneurs, fully accountable with strong KPIs and freedom too.
• Trust & Transparency: share everything, no taboo. Feedback is a gift.
• Long-term relationship: with owners as well as talent. Creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Bespoke & free: 100% experience-driven. Tailored services. Unlock creativity.
• Proximity: Family spirit, responsiveness, solidarity & constant dialogue with the field.

Remote Work:

Employment Type: Intern

Key Skills:

Marketing, Data Visualization, Tableau, Customer Segmentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Banking, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Management Consulting, Google Suite, Analytics.

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1