Universcience is looking for a French-speaking Export Project Manager to start on 1 September 2020. This is a full-time, permanent contract position.
Gross annual salary: between 40 K€ and 42 K€ depending on experience. Travelling: Occasional.

Under the supervision of the manager, the candidate will prospect and manage complex institutional partnerships or commercial projects to promote or develop the products, services and expertise of the institution in France and abroad, support its international reach and increase its resources. Due to an in-depth knowledge of a specific geographical area or market, the employee is the main contact for stakeholders of the region and so secures and implements large-scale projects.

Profile

Knowledge and expertise

• Master sales and business skills (prospecting, negotiation and commercial relations),
• Skills in managing complex projects and negotiation,
• Ability to operate cultural projects,
• Good knowledge of the museum production chain,
• Analytical, synthesis and oral expression skills,
• Ability to carry out business plans and cost-benefit studies,
• Ability to manage budgets,
• Fluency in (French,) business English and another language,
• Knowledge of cultural, institutional and commercial networks in France and abroad,
• Knowledge of the legal and management rules specific to Public Industrial and Commercial Establishments (EPIC)
• Knowledge of the audience of the institution and its museological offer,
• Use of available office automation and network tools.

Experience

Professional experience of a few years in the field of commercial negotiation and management of cultural, event or commercial projects. At least 2-3 years’ experience in a cultural consulting firm, offices, cultural institutions or private companies specialised in the production of permanent or temporary cultural event. Experience in science and technology museography projects would be appreciated.

Education

Master-level degree in a business school / university with a major in business or in international relations.

Institution: Universcience, a state-owned public institution of an industrial and commercial nature whose mission is to disseminate scientific and technical culture to the general public, comprises two sites located in Paris: the Palais de la découverte in the 8th arrondissement and the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in the 19th arrondissement.

To apply, email Universcience recruitment.

Job release date: 22/06/2020