French Sales Event Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a French-speaking Event Director in London for a hybrid role, overseeing B2B events and driving strategic growth. The successful candidate will leverage their commercial acumen and leadership skills to shape impactful events that resonate with French-speaking markets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading B2B events and sponsorship sales.
• Confident communicator with a results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Owning the commercial direction of B2B events.
• Managing budgets and forecasting revenue performance.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations.
• Leading event development based on market data.

Skills

Fluency in French

Event management

Sales skills

Budget management

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Job description

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Client:

SAVVY RECRUITMENT

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Event Director (French-speaking)

London-based hybrid role

Are you an experienced B2B event professional ready to lead your own portfolio and take full commercial ownership of high-performing shows? If you’re fluent in French, commercially sharp, and confident leading large-scale exhibitions or conferences, this could be your next big step.

This is a brilliant opportunity to take charge of a growing event portfolio targeting French-speaking markets. You’ll be joining an ambitious, fast-paced business that rewards initiative, creativity, and results. With the backing of a strong cross-functional team, you’ll have the autonomy to drive strategy, shape content and format, and ultimately grow revenue and audience impact year on year.

What will this role include?

• Owning the commercial and strategic direction of a leading B2B event series
• Working closely with sales, marketing, and operations to deliver world-class events
• Creating growth plans, managing budgets, and forecasting revenue performance
• Leading event development based on market insight, data, and stakeholder feedback
• Representing the brand in the industry and building long-term client relationships

The ideal candidate will have:

• Native-level French and confident selling into French-speaking markets
• Proven experience selling sponsorship for B2B events
• Hands-on experience managing event budgets and hitting commercial targets
• Strong understanding of event cycles and cross-team collaboration
• Confident communicator with a results-focused mindset

This is your chance to step into a leadership role with real impact, guiding the future of a market-leading event. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and grow with a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.