Head of commercial - event agency (french speaking)

PAt strongegg /strong, we create events and experiences that connect people, ideas, and brands all over the world. /ppWe move fast, solve problems together, and work for some of the world’s most demanding brands. We are a team of problem-solvers, creatives, planners, travelers, and hospitality lovers who thrive in fast-moving environments and care deeply about doing great work together. /pp p p p pAcross countries, cultures, and projects, we bring together passionate individuals collaborating to build in meaningful experiences. /p /p /p /p /p /br /brpGlobal commercial leadership | New business | Agency growth /pppAt strongegg /strong we make experiences that move you. Real ones. /ppThe kind that take creativity, sharp thinking, attention to detail and, every now and then, a sense of humour when everything changes five minutes before launch. /ppWe work across countries, cultures and clients, so things move fast and no two days look the same. That's part of what we enjoy. It also means we need people who can stay calm under pressure, take ownership and care about getting things right. /ppWe laugh a lot too. Sometimes at work. Mostly at ourselves. /ppAt strongegg /strong, we care about each other as much as we care about our clients and our business. We're collaborative, curious and straightforward. We help each other out when things get busy, we challenge each other to think differently, and we don't leave problems for someone else to solve. /ppNo big egos. No hiding mistakes. No silent chickens in this nest. /ppstrongWhich brings us to you /strong /ppWe're looking for a Global Commercial Director to lead strongegg /strong's global commercial function and help shape the next chapter of our agency. /ppReporting directly to the CEO, you'll be responsible for driving commercial growth across our markets, leading our international business development team, strengthening our commercial strategy and helping us focus on the opportunities that matter most. /ppYou'll bring structure, ambition, commercial discipline and a data-driven approach to decision-making, while ensuring we continue to grow in a way that reflects who we are and how we work. /ppstrongWhat you'll be doing /strong /pullipLead and develop international business development and commercial teams /p /lilipDefine and lead strongegg /strong's global commercial growth strategy /p /li /ul /ppullipIdentify priority markets, sectors, clients and opportunities /p /li /ul /ppullipBuild a data-driven commercial function with strong pipeline management, forecasting, qualification and conversion discipline /p /li /ul /ppullipOpen senior-level client conversations and support strategic opportunities /p /li /ul /ppullipDrive a high-performance commercial culture built on accountability, ownership and results /p /li /ul /ppullipChampion smarter ways of working, including the use of AI, technology and data to improve commercial effectiveness /p /li /ul /pppullipPartner with leadership teams to ensure commercial priorities align with broader business goals /p /li /ul /ppullipOversee commercial marketing assets, agency credentials, proposals, case studies and market-facing content /p /li /ul /ppullipHelp position strongegg /strong as the partner of choice for global event and experiential programmes across sectors including healthcare, technology and automotive. /p /li /ulpstrongWhat you'll bring /strong /p /ppp(We really mean it. Candidates who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered.) /pullipSignificant commercial leadership experience strongwithin an event agency environment /strong /p /li /ul /ppullipProven success driving international business growth through data-informed commercial decision-making /p /li /ul /ppullipExperience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams /p /li /ul /ppullipStrong understanding of pipeline management, agency economics, forecasting, commercial performance and KPI-driven growth /p /li /ul /ppullipExperience managing stronginternational and remote teams /strong /p /li /ul /ppullipAbility to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when needed /p /li /ul /ppullipStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills /p /li /ul /ppullipstrongFluent English /strongcommunication skills and at least a stronggood level of French /strong (No scrambled oeufs at egg, svp.) /p /li /ulpstrongHow we work at egg /strong /p /pppThings move fast here. Priorities shift. Clients expect excellence. /ppThe people who thrive at strongegg /strong tend to: /p /ppullipTake ownership and get things done /p /li /ul /ppullipStay calm when priorities change /p /li /ul /ppullipCommunicate clearly and early /p /li /ul /ppullipFocus on outcomes and quality /p /li /ul /p /pppullipBe comfortable with ambiguity /p /li /ul /ppullipLook for smarter ways of working, including AI and technology /p /li /ul /ppullipBalance creativity with structure and execution /p /li /ulpFor this role specifically, you'll also be comfortable leading through targets, accountability and performance conversations, while creating an environment where teams can do their best work. /ppstrongBonus points if... /strong /pullipYou have experience across multiple international markets /p /li /ul /ppullipYou've worked closely with marketing and communications teams /p /li /ul /ppullipYou have experience implementing CRM, sales enablement or commercial technology platforms /p /li /ul /ppullipYou bring an established network within sectors relevant to strongegg (pharma, automotive, tech) /strong /p /li /ul /pp pstrongWhat we bring to the table /strong /pullipFlexible working setup /p /li /ul /ppullipCompetitive salary + performance-based bonus /p /li /ul /ppullipHome office / tech stipend, lunch vouchers /p /li /ul /ppullipSmart, supportive colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together /p /li /ul /ppullipInternational career opportunities and significant influence on the future direction of the business /p /li /ul /ppullipAnnual global offsite always somewhere excellent /p /li /ul /ppp(and yes, the coffee is good. We're not monsters.) /ppstrongThe hiring process /strong /pullipOnline application (you've swiped right) /p /li /ul /p /pppullipFirst intro call (we've swiped right too, let's see if there's chemistry) /p /li /ul /ppullipFirst interview (we like you, let's dig a little deeper) /p /li /ul /ppullipSecond interview (things are getting serious, meet the team) /p /li /ul /ppullipOffer (we're in love. Hope you are too) /p /li /ulpstrongThe most important bit /strong /ppAt strongegg /strong, feedback goes in all directions: up, down and sideways. We believe accountability and kindness can coexist. /p /pppIt’s okay to make mistakes here, as long as we own them, learn from them, and don’t keep serving them sunny-side up forever. /p /pppWe’re proud of a team made up of people from all walks of life, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe this makes our work better, our thinking sharper, and our outcomes stronger. /p /pppWe welcome applications from all genders, including transgender and non-binary people, as well as BIPOC communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities. /p /pppWe are also an ESG-driven company committed to making a positive impact beyond our own walls. /p /p /p