International Relations Account Manager

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, medical society. It is an independent, non-governmental organisation.
The ESC is a source of high quality, evidence-based science that pushes the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine. Our members and decision-makers are healthcare professionals who give their time and expertise freely, while continuing their daily, high-paced clinical and/or research work. ESC volunteers are world-renowned experts; their opinions are routinely sought and their papers regularly published and referenced.

The ESC coordinates observational registries, creates clinical practice guidelines, and organises and endorses educational programmes. We disseminate robust and independent science through our congresses, journals and educational digital tools. We’re the voice of the cardiology community when advocating for heart-health policies, regulations and funding.

All of these things enable us to identify cardiovascular trends, address inequalities, share best practices to improve standards of care for patients

We are:

- 2,500 volunteers
- 57 National Cardiac Societies / 49 Affiliated Cardiac Societies
- Over 102,000 members

We share the latest in cardiovascular science through:

- 17 journals - including our flagship, European Heart Journal
- 14 congresses - including ESC Congress, the largest cardiology congress in the world
- 80+ webinars per year, numerous courses, and 4 post-graduate programmes in collaboration with leading universities

The ESC employs +220 staff, based in Nice and Brussels, who support ESC volunteers in the development and management of these activities.

The ESC is currently looking for an **Cardiac Societies Account Manager **for a undetermined contract, CDI, as soon as possible to work at its headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France.

**Major duties and responsibilities**:Nurture the relationship with cardiac societies in Europe and around the world in line with defined objectives, support the events and products within these partnerships. Identify and build on new opportunities for collaboration within the current & future partnerships.
- Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with the Cardiac Societies through different activities such as the Spring Summit, the Global Community Area at ESC Congress, staff and Leadership Meetings at partners annual congresses
- Research and develop new partnership initiatives to increase the ESC's footprint and revenue, from project/product concept briefing to delivery, identifying and engaging new partners and regional agents
- Work closely with various teams at the ESC to facilitate cross-communication internally and externally and enhance your understanding of cardiac societies’ accounts.
- Collaborate closely with ESC Leadership, including the Presidential Trio and VPs, to brief them on the cardiac societies account and support them during leadership meetings, joint-sessions

**Profile**:

- Hard skills:_
- Minimum Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration/ Business School/ Marketing
- Minimum Professional experience of 5 years. 2 year-experience in Business development is mandatory
- Minimum Experience in Event Management and Product Development is a major asset - International experience is strongly recommended.
- Fluent in English (Knowledge of French appreciated) with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A 3rd language would be a plus.
- Excellent communication & diplomacy skills
- Ability to carry out several complex tasks simultaneously while complying with deadlines
- Good knowledge of the Office Pack and Smartsheet (an asset)
- Soft skills:_
- Excellent relationship skills
- Organised and comfortable with decision-making, autonomous and responsive Business development skills
- Likes working with people and open to working with many different cultures
- Team player with inquisitive mindset
- Willing to learn on the job
- Creative and solution oriented
- Flexible with the ability to work with deadlines
- Available to travel globally in line with requirements

**Contract**:

- Undetermined contract based in Sophia-Antipolis
- French labor law provisions

**Conditions**:

- Executive status,
- Forfait jour - 215 days
- Fixed salary + 13th month and vacation bonus (1%)
- Lunch vouchers
- Possibility of teleworking up to 3 days a week, after two months' integration at ESC + fixed daily allowance
- “Compte épargne temps”
- Employee savings scheme: PERCO
- CSE benefits

**Application**:

- A cover letter
- A CV
- Your availability (notice period, relocation, work permit...)
- Your salary expectations (gross / year)
- As part of its diversity policy, the ESC is an equal opportunity employer._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Status: Cadre

Work Location: In person