Event & Communication Apprentice Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (M/F/X)

Company Description

La Maison Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems

We are a collection of 4 exclusive Luxury brands: Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems across 60 countries, unlocking unique experiences in connection with the local destination.

Our signature: All our Talents express themselves with authenticity, playfulness in a diverse and inclusive environment, have the ability to surprise our customers with crafting exceptional tailor-made experiences , while embracing local culture.

Join us to strive for Excellence. It is a place where you live your purpose!

What we offer

Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems is founded on a set of values that define our distinctive culture. These values unite all our talents around the achievement of common goals and principles. They define the way we interact with our guests, colleagues and communities, and guide our behavior.

Our values are:
<ul><li>Passion &amp; pride: be passionately in love with our brands, our guests and our people. Use our E.Q.</li><li>Excellence: comprehensive business approach, driving all levers to be best-in-class hôteliers</li><li>Empowerment: we are all Entrepreneurs, fully accountable, with strong KPIs and freedom too</li><li>Trust &amp; Transparency: share everything, no taboo. Feedback is a gift</li><li>Long-term relationship: with owners as well as talent. Creating a strong sense of belonging.</li><li>Bespoke &amp; free: 100% experience-driven. Tailored services. Unlock creativity.</li><li>Proximity: Family spirit, responsiveness, solidarity &amp; constant dialogue ith the field</li></ul>
Job Description

A career that let's your passion shine

Maud Bailly's Chief of Staff and the Communication department are expanding the team and are seeking a talented and dynamic Event &amp; Communication Trainee to support the teams in executing a big event milestone for our brands: our Hotel General Managers' Convention, planned in March 2027.

This apprenticeship will last 1 year, starting in October, and will be based at our headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our renowned luxury brands on a global scale.

Here are the main missions you will be performing:
<ul><li>Collaborate and execute event production and organization
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee guest management, including invitations, RSVPs, and VIP protocols, ensuring a seamless and tailored experience.
</li></ul><ul><li>Coordination of content production across different departments (operations, marketing, talent &amp; culture, etc.) to ensure timelines and deliverables are met on schedule.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the development of communication materials, including invitations, and post-event content.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in budget tracking and administrative tasks, ensuring all financial aspects are well-documented.
</li></ul><ul><li>Help with on-site event coordination to guarantee smooth execution, from setup to breakdown.
</li></ul>
You will also be asked:
<ul><li>Support the execution of internal and corporate communication initiatives, in close collaboration with the Communication Director, to ensure alignment with the company's vision and messaging
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide support to Maud Bailly's Chief of Staff on day-to-day operational matters and ad hoc projects, contributing to the smooth running of ongoing priorities
</li></ul>
Qualifications

What you will bring to the role
<ul><li>Educational Background: Currently pursuing a master's degree in hospitality, business or marketing
</li></ul><ul><li>Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
</li></ul><ul><li>Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines, event management experience would be a plus
</li></ul><ul><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English &amp; French. Knowledge of an additional language is a plus, especially in a luxury event context.
</li></ul><ul><li>Soft Skills: Creativity, teamwork, attention to detail, problem-solving, luxury attitude, agility &amp; flexibility,
</li></ul>
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