French Sales Event Director

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing events company seeks an experienced Event Director fluent in French. This leadership role involves managing a portfolio of B2B events, driving strategic direction, and collaborating with various teams. Applicants must have a strong understanding of event cycles and proven sales success in French-speaking markets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading B2B events and managing portfolios.
• Fluent in French and confident in selling to French-speaking markets.
• Proven experience in achieving commercial targets and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Owning the commercial and strategic direction of a B2B event series.
• Working with sales, marketing, and operations to deliver successful events.
• Creating growth plans and managing event budgets.

Skills

Fluent in French

B2B sales experience

Event budget management

Commercial acumen

Effective communication

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Management

• Industries

  Events Services and Technology, Information and Media

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