Job Description
Description
Junior Project Manager
Amaze DM
This is a remote role where the successful candidate must be based in France with a willingness to travel domestically & internationally as required.
As part of the Destination Sport, Amaze DM specialises in global destination management for professional sports organisations. With dedicated staff across Europe and North America, plus further group resources across key global territories including Asia, Oceania and the Middle East, we provide world-class logistical support to elite teams, governing bodies and major events.
As part of our offering - we are experts in-destination solutions for teams and their entourages, including customs assistance, hotels, ground transportation, social programmes and VIP services. https://amazedm.com/
After continued growth across the group, we are now looking for a Junior Project Manager to operate, maintain and grow the football and other sports business into our French region.
No two days are the same in this exciting, fast paced role. As part of this role, you will:
Work alongside and support the existing team on our various sporting operations
Plan and deliver football and other sports operations onsite within and - if necessary - outside your designated region
Manage the excellent relationships established with our key clients
Manage existing suppliers throughout the year to ensure best possible value creation
Identify potential new suppliers and partners
Manage the budget for the operation that will be given to you and post event reconciliation
Book and invoice individual services requested by our clients
Create Proposals (PPT) for upcoming operations
Manage operations with our inhouse tool ARENA incl. invoicing
As part of this role you will handle the logistics of our sports teams and their entourage coming into their designated region.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in a similar position in sports, sports logistics, or tourism & event management
Be able to fit into our team and learn from the experience
Be confident managing allocated number of groups & teams independently
Show a strong willingness to help and support colleagues
Have strong destination knowledge
Demonstrate strong negotiation skills with suppliers & clients
Demonstrate strong language skills (English and French mandatory)
Be excellent at multitasking and able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Have planning and execution skills
Have project and time management skills
A Degree in tourism / business administration / marketing / event management would be highly desirable but not essential
In return we offer
The opportunity to work with world class professional sporting clubs
Highly competitive salary
Guaranteed day off on your birthday
The opportunity to sample top level hospitality packages at stadiums across the world
Supplier hosted networking events
Company funded parties
Opportunity for progression
Funded training
Access to wellness hub with various discounts including discounted gyms & retail providers
Access to discounted hotels & sporting event tickets
