EMEA Events Executive

BANDAI NAMCO EUROPE; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international publisher and developer of entertainment content is looking for an Event Manager in Lyon. This role involves assisting with event organization, supporting various teams, and producing detailed proposals for events. Candidates should have 1-2 years of event management experience and be fluent in English and French. Knowledge of the gaming and esports industries is essential. The position offers flexible working hours and other benefits, with a start date as soon as possible.

Prestations

Flexible working hours

2 teleworking days per week

Lunch vouchers

Profit sharing

Reimbursement of public transportation costs

Work council advantages

Gym room and gaming room

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in event management.
• Ability to manage staff and external vendors effectively.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist in organizing events and enhancing company visibility.
• Support planning and execution of high-profile events.
• Produce detailed proposals for events.

Connaissances

Event management experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Knowledge of gaming industry

Knowledge of esports industry

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Description du poste

Overview

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, we are known for bringing many entertainment's top franchises to market such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™, as well as European led projects such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries and is headquartered in Lyon, France’s capital of gastronomy, located at the intersection of two rivers, creating a lively peninsula at its center.

Our company\'s motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’, join Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe’s family now to be part of that journey!

Responsibilities

• Assist both the Events and Esports Managers in organizing events (such as trade and industry exhibitions, product launches, company events & esports events…) and enhancing the company’s visibility and favorable image.
• Support the EMEA Events & Esport teams in the planning & execution of high-profile events & esports initiatives
• Support Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe territories in the framework of Events & Esports projects
• Support the Communication Team with PR and community events (logistic, catering, tech & staffing needs…)
• Support other departments such as Licensing, HR, and the Management team with their event needs
• Produce detailed proposals for events (timelines, venues, suppliers, formats, staffing and budgets)
• Create and share event schedules
• Update EMEA event guidelines and make sure these are followed locally
• Handle post-event evaluation, feedback survey, continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in event management
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of show/event environment within the gaming industry
• Good knowledge of the esports industry: deep understanding of the esports landscape, including current trends, popular games, tournament formats, player management, and broadcast production
• Strong organizational & project management skills, including managing different priorities
• Ability to manage staff and external vendors in order to maximize productivity of the team
• Ability to deal with confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and resilience, especially in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Curious and willing to learn
• Dynamic and proactive

Additional Information

Job location: 15 rue Félix Mangini, 69009 Lyon – France / This position is not eligible to full remote

Start date: asap

Contract: permanent

Remuneration: fixed and variable compensation

Benefits

• flexible working hours
• 2 teleworking days per week
• lunch vouchers
• profit sharing
• reimbursement of public transportation costs
• work council advantages (gift vouchers, discount on services...)
• nice building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car / bike / scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners…)