Events Apprentice

**Our mission**? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.

**Our journey**: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 500,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking

**Our values**:
**Customer focus** | Prioritize customers in everything you do

**Ownership** | Own your part, get things done

**Teamwork** | Make (team)work easy

**Mastery** | Continuously raise the bar

**Integrity** | Always do what’s right, and respect people

**Our beliefs**: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 50% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.

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Join us as an Event Apprentice to streamline and enhance Qonto’s event planning and execution. You will work closely with Mélanie, our Senior Events Manager, to deliver impactful events that resonate with our customers.

‍‍ **As an Event Apprentice at Qonto, you will**:

- Help in the **planning** and execution of Qonto’s local and national **events**.
- Coordinate **+15 events** every year (in-house, trade shows & third part events) with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of all event-related requirements, cover topics as broad as how to grow & scale your business, e-invoicing, finance for entrepreneurs. Eg our Power Up event here.
- **Manage all aspects of events**: pre-event strategy and planning, D-Day execution, and post-event analysis.
- Engage directly with stakeholders to gather **feedback** and enhance future events.
- Coordinate with Qonto's multiple teams, including marketing, sales, and product, to maximize event impact and align on success metrics through streamlined cross-functional collaboration.

**What you can expect**:

- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech environment.
- Close collaboration with experienced professionals in event management who will help you learn a lot.
- Exposure to a variety of events, from corporate gatherings to large-scale public events.
- Supportive and dynamic team culture focused on professional growth.
- Opportunity to travel with our team, bringing Qonto's vision to life at various events and gaining unique insights and experiences.

**About your future manager**:
You will report directly to Mélanie, Events Manager at Qonto. With over 7 years of experience in communication & events management, Melanie has been a transformative force since joining us in February 2023. She orchestrates over 20 major events annually, targeting a diverse audience from entrepreneurs to SMEs.

With extensive experience in handling high-impact events and a deep commitment to team development, Melanie is passionate about fostering innovation and ensuring every event leaves a lasting impression.

Known for her supportive leadership style, working with her will offer you a unique opportunity for growth under the guidance of a seasoned leader dedicated to excellence in the event space.

**About You**:

- Pursuing or holding a third-year Bachelor's or a Master’s degree.
- You are looking for your end-of-study apprenticeship in events & communication.
- First-hand experience in event management (from internships or working with student associations) would be a plus.
- You are hands-on and able to multitask and prioritize your daily workload with autonomy.
- You have excellent communication skills, capable of working with diverse teams and vendors.
- You speak English and French fluently.**Perks**

An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.
- Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
- Up to 2 remote days per week (depending on what your school allows);
- A meal voucher;
- Public transportation reimbursement;
- Great offers for sports and wellness activities;
- A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent) and childcare benefits with selected partners;
- Monthly team events.

Click here to read more about what it's like to be an apprentice at Qonto.

**Our hiring process**:

- Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future manager/mentor
- A remote exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like

Find more information about our interview process on our careers website.

On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours

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