Reporting to and supported by the Events & Ecosystem Director, you will manage theGlobal Challenge &Deep Tech Pioneers (DTP) community and be responsible for the overall development of our broad startup network. You will manage 1 full-time employee and 2 interns.
Define the Global Challenge scope, timeline and communication plan (with our Marketing & Communications team)
Manage the application platform and liaise with our third-party developer
Develop and help organize the pre-regional steps of the competition (in coordination with our Partnerships Team)
Manage the corporate partnerships (our sponsors) related to the Challenge, from pre-sales to partners’ involvement in the selection process & Challenge Finals at the Global Summit and related communication (with the support of our Partnerships and Communications Teams)
Manage the sourcing of startups
Improve the sourcing strategy (direct and indirect outreach to startups leveraging our network of partners)
Coordinate partnerships with international organizations (universities, accelerators, etc.) to ensure worldwide visibility of the Challenge and DTP community (together with our Partnerships Teams)
Source the best deep tech startups and convince them to apply (primarily, May to September)
Organize and supervise the evaluation process
Select jury members for the different evaluation rounds of the Challenge
Depending on your background, contribute to analyzing the startups
Ensure a qualitative selection of the startups
Manage the participation of startups at our events
Define processes and take care of logistics to invite startups to the Global Summit
Organize the Challenge Finals and startup exhibition area during the Global Summit (March):
~10 pitching sessions for 70 startup finalists
~70 startups exhibiting
Provide regular support to startups
Manage and develop content for the monthly newsletter dedicated to startups
Oversee the startup community animation and communications
Constantly reflect on deep tech startups needs and make suggestions on how our activities could further support them
Help create valuable content (articles, webinars, etc.) providing tips to startups and gather news/opportunities relevant for startups
Liaise with different teams (Marketing & Communications team and Investor network team) to ensure startups’ open fundraising rounds, major achievements and job offers are shared within our networks
Propose and develop new, relevant activities for the startup community
Managing a team of 3 people
Manage 1 full time who will help coordinate the startup network and 2 interns who will help with sourcing startups and supporting them in the lead up to the Global Summit
Give specific objectives and tasks to each team member
Support them in their development and evolution within Hello Tomorrow
YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES
Ability to manage multiple and long-term projects with many stakeholders at the same time (demonstrated experience in project management, at least 5 years).
Proven track record of successfully building long-term partnerships.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in organizing events and/or managing startup competitions or programs will help you succeed in this role.
Experience in a growing startup or small company is a plus.
YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS
You are native or fully fluent in English (knowledge of French is a plus)
You are VERY well-organized and rigorous
You have strong communication and negotiation skills
You have a deep fascination for science, entrepreneurship and innovation
You are proficient in Excel and other standard IT tools
You are interested in working collaboratively with other team members
You take initiative and you are tireless to get things done!
You are curious, open-minded, humble and strive for excellence!
Having a good understanding of the deep tech ecosystem, in particular deep tech startups’ needs, is a plus
Complete this form to apply. Only applicants who fill out 100% of the form will be considered.
If your profile fits with the job description, you will have 3 interviews as well as a case study.
WHAT WE OFFER
€47-53k gross salary (depending on profile)
An opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies that solve real-world problems
An opportunity to be in touch with stakeholders from all over the world and build your professional network
People-centered work environment allowing talents to be accountable for their scope, to develop and grow
Hybrid working conditions and flexible working hours
A very nice office space at Kwerk Madeleine (heart of Paris) with access to sports and wellbeing classes (meditation, boxing, yoga, pilates, conferences…)
Great health insurance (Alan) for you and your loved ones covered 100% by the company
55% of your public transportation pass reimbursed
Lunch vouchers with a face value of €8/worked day
Prime de vacances as established by our convention collective