Senior Event Producer

SPORT[GEN] Summit; Nantes; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A premium B2B sport business conference is looking for a Senior Event Producer to manage complex event operations. This freelance/short-term position is based in Nantes and starts in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing high-end brand experiences. Responsibilities include overseeing key service providers, leading on-site operations, and ensuring seamless execution throughout the event lifecycle. Fluency in French and English is required, alongside a master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex event operations and suppliers.
• Proven experience in high-end brand experiences.

Responsabilités

• Manage and coordinate key service providers for events.
• Lead on-site operations and ensure alignment with premium standards.
• Anticipate issues and solve them quickly during the event.

Connaissances

Strong knowledge of the B2B events industry

Fluency in French and English

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders

Formation

Master’s degree in Event Management or related field

Description du poste

SENIOR EVENT PRODUCER - Freelance / CDD

About SPORT[GEN] Summit

SPORT[GEN] Summit is a premium, next-generation B2B Sport Business conference taking place in Paris on May 27–28, 2026, during the first week of the French Open.

We bring together a handpicked C-level / Partner-level audience across sport, media, tech, entertainment and investment, with a world-class speaker lineup and a high-touch event experience built for real conversations, connections and deals.

[SGN] is backed by top athletes from the NBA and Premier League, investors and operators across global sport and is designed to become Europe’s premium gathering for the industry.

About the position

The SGN team is growing and we are looking for a Senior Event Manager to join us on a CDD / short-term contract, starting January 2026.

This role is perfect for someone highly operational, hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning complex premium event production end‑to‑end, from pre‑event planning to on‑site delivery and post‑event wrap.

In close collaboration with the founders your missions will include :

Key Responsibilities

Pre-event

• Manage and coordinate key service providers : venue, catering, production, staging, AV, lighting, signage, furniture, security, host / hostess staffing, and other technical services.
• Lead operational planning across all core functions : run of show, floor plans, accreditation, logistics flows, VIP experience, speaker logistics, partner deliverables.
• Own supplier admin : quotes, purchase orders, invoices, contract follow‑up, delivery timelines.
• Contribute to global budget tracking, cost control, and operational forecasting.
• Work cross‑functionally with sponsorship, content / speakers, marketing / PR and ticketing to ensure seamless execution.

During the event

• Lead on‑site operations for all phases : set‑up, rehearsals, opening, live ops, and dismantling.
• Manage external teams (suppliers, venue, security, production crews) and ensure execution is aligned with planning, schedules and expected premium standards.
• Be the main point of contact on technical / logistical topics for partners, speakers, VIPs and internal teams.
• Anticipate issues and solve quickly (technical, operational, customer‑facing), with calm leadership under pressure.

Post‑event

• Lead supplier evaluation and run a structured operational debrief.
• Support closing : budget commitments, payments, final invoicing, closing of accounts.
• Suggest improvements and document processes for future editions.

In summary :

You will be responsible for the operational preparation and on‑site delivery of [SGN] and act as a core technical / logistical contact for suppliers, partners, speakers and the team.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the B2B events industry (premium conferences, summits, high‑end brand experiences).
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Strong attention to detail, high standards, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and keep structure under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders (C‑level guests, premium partners, VIP speakers).

Expected training and experience

• Master’s degree in Event Management or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex event operations and suppliers.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Competitive salary and performance‑oriented compensation (depending on contract length and experience).

Start date & application

• Position to be filled January 2026.
• Please send your CV + a short cover letter to : [e-mail]