Our main challenge will be to deliver +20M beverages to 15 000 athletes, 45 000 volunteers and +15M visitors; while making the Games a strong driver of the overall Coca-Cola business’ acceleration from all angles (Marketing, Commercial, Revenue Growth Management, Human Resources, External and Internal communication, etc.).
We are looking for someone who is ready to join us in turning our passion into action, someone who welcomes the challenges of working on one of the biggest events in the World, has strong agility and resilience skills, someone at ease in dealing with ambiguity and multi-tasking, who works hard and is passionate by sport and the Olympics and Paralympics.
If you are ready for this challenge and want to help us refresh the world while making a difference, then apply!
Job summary
The Coca-Cola Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Local Hospitality Manager will be responsible to lead the development of local hospitality concept and programs for different hospitality targets (such as customers, consumers, employees, stakeholders etc.) for France & some European markets. This will require establishing a clear communication & coordination process within the Coca-Cola system in France to understand and manage different business needs.
This person will work in close collaboration with the Global Hospitality Director and Corporate Events Director to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
This person will report to the Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics General Manager and work very closely with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Corporate events Associate Director.
Speaking French and English is a must have in this role, located in Issy-les-Moulineaux – France, no relocation support provided. Fixed term contract until September 2024.
Main responsibilities*
- Develop hospitality vision, concepts and programs including guest waves structure for different hospitality targets – employees, customers, consumers, stakeholders, etc.
- Develop a detailed local hospitality project plan for Paris 2024
- Develop internal sales strategy communication and develop guidelines for request & use of tickets/packages in collaboration with Ethics & Compliance team
- Develop sustainability strategy for local hospitality
- Brief, evaluate and appoint a local hospitality agency and manage the agency going forward
- Manage and develop effective relationships with OCOG, agencies, hotels and partners
- Manage, closely with Coca-Cola Paris 2024 Ticketing manager, event local ticket allocation including day ticket packages, seat assignment for local customers and staff incentives
- Manage implementation of Hospitality Program for France and other European markets (including a routine to measure guest satisfaction) during Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games – transportation, accommodations, food & beverages, entertainment, security, gifts, tickets
- Manage local hospitality budget in close collaboration with finance manager
- Act as Single Point of Contact for Paris 2024 local hospitality needs
- Work with Global Sports Partnership & Operation’s Hospitality Team to capture all potential synergies between global and local programs
* Non-exhaustive – This role will evolve over time, other responsibilities may be assigned to the incumbent who should demonstrate agility and flexibility.
Key skills and experience required
- Previous event management experience
- Previous hospitality experience in the sport industry
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Ability to perform under high pressure
- Superior personal presentation and communication ability
- Knowledge of Parisian Hotel/Gastronomy, transportation and catering scene, contacts desired
- Understanding of customer needs
- Pro-active worker, energy, initiative, coming with solutions together when flagging problems, with a flexible attitude to deal with changing priorities and multiple decision makers
- Rigorous and high attention to detail
- Willingness to learn, curious, import best practices and challenge the status quo
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, commitment to teamwork and ability to deal with cross-functional teams and projects
- Passionate with Sport and Olympic & Paralympic movement and values
- Fluent in French and English
What we can do for you
- Iconic and innovative brands: in our portfolio of over 250 products, we offer a variety of widely known and popular brands including Coca-Cola, Tropico and Topo Chico
- Equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class
- Connections: we work cross-functionally in a network across different Operating Units groups to make sure that we can put together the clearest numbers and projections for our customers
- Benefits: A full array of benefits for your financial, health and well-being that starts on day one of employment
Our Purpose and Growth Culture
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
That sounds appealing? Then start now – let’s put your passion into action!
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Job description available in French upon request
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
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