Events Manager France (Freelance) — Luxury & Corporate Events

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Events Manager France (Freelance) — Luxury & Corporate Events

Freelance – commission-based

France (remote with travel)

Published on 11/8/2026

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Job Description

The opportunity :

AC PRIVATE - A List concierge, an ultra-luxury private and corporate concierge, is looking for a freelance Events Manager for France. This independent, commission-only role means selling, planning and delivering the company's events across France, from seminars and corporate evenings to product launches and private receptions.

The role combines three hats, those of salesperson, project manager and on-site coordinator. From prospecting to the post-event review, you find clients, build proposals, run the organisation and ensure the quality of every event. Your earnings depend directly on the volume and profitability of the events you generate.

Key Information

• Job title : Events Manager France – Planning, Organisation & Business Development
• Status : freelance (sole trader, self-employed or company), service agreement or commercial agent contract
• Remuneration : 100% variable, commission on the revenue or margin of events signed and delivered
• Area : all of France, with frequent travel to event venues
• Workplace : remote, with on-site presence for venue scouting and events
• Reports to : the founder of the concierge company
• Availability : varies with the events calendar, including evenings and weekends
  
  

Your Responsibilities – Business Development

• Identify and prospect targets : companies (seminars, evening events, launches), associations, local authorities and private clients depending on the offer.
• Generate leads by phone, email, LinkedIn, trade fairs and your personal network.
• Qualify client needs : objective, budget, date, number of guests, venue.
• Write sales proposals and quotes in line with the approved price list.
• Negotiate and close contracts, then follow up until payment.
• Build client loyalty and develop referrals and repeat business.
• Negotiate partnerships with venues, caterers, hotels and suppliers.
  
  

Your Responsibilities – Planning

• Draw up the reverse schedule for each event, from signature to the big day.
• Build and monitor the forecast budget while protecting the margin.
• Keep the annual events calendar and anticipate seasonality.
• Scout, compare and book venues and suppliers.
• Anticipate risks : weather, safety, permits, insurance, plan B.
  
  

Your Responsibilities – Organisation And Coordination

• Coordinate suppliers : catering, sound and lighting, decoration, entertainment, transport, accommodation.
• Manage logistics : invitations, registrations, guest welcome, signage, minute-by-minute run sheet.
• Be on site on the day to oversee set-up, running and dismantling.
• Handle the unexpected in real time and remain the client's single point of contact on site.
• Carry out the post-event review: client satisfaction, actual versus forecast budget, areas for improvement.
  
  

Your Responsibilities – Reporting

• Update the sales pipeline and the CRM every week.
• Send a monthly update to management : prospects, signed contracts, upcoming events, commissions due.
  
  

Objectives (indicative)

The benchmarks below are used to track activity. They are indicative only and are neither a revenue guarantee nor an earnings guarantee.

• Signed revenue : €40,000 to €50,000 excl. VAT per quarter, €20,000 in the first quarter (launch period), tracked monthly
• Events delivered : 8 to 12 per quarter, 4 to 6 in the first quarter, based on €4,000 to €5,000 per event, tracked monthly
• New qualified prospects : 15 to 20 per month, tracked weekly
• Quote-to-contract conversion rate : at least 25%, tracked monthly
• Gross margin per event : at least 30%
• Client budget compliance : variance below 5%
• Client satisfaction : average rating of at least 4.8/5
• Repeat clients : 30% of clients over 12 months, tracked yearly
  
  

Required Profile – Education And Experience

• Degree in events, sales, communication or tourism (2 to 5 years of higher education), or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience organising events, ideally in an agency or B2B setting.
• A successful sales track record with a history of signed contracts.
• An existing network of clients, venues and suppliers in France is a major asset.
  
  

Required Profile – Technical Skills

• Project management : reverse scheduling, budgeting, multi-supplier coordination.
• Sales techniques : prospecting, negotiation, closing.
• Tools : CRM (HubSpot, Pipedrive or equivalent), office suite, project management tools (Notion, Trello, Asana).
• Knowledge of regulations : safety rules for public venues (ERP), permits, SACEM music licensing, insurance.
• Professional English appreciated for international clients.
  
  

Required Profile – Personal Qualities

• Autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset, essential for a commission-based status.
• Strong organisational skills, rigour and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and persuasiveness.
• Composure and responsiveness when the unexpected happens.
• Willingness to travel across France and a full driving licence (category B).
  
  

Remuneration And Terms

Final terms are set out in the contract signed by both parties.

• Commission base : 15% of revenue excl. VAT actually collected
• Trigger : commission due once the event has taken place and the client payment has been received
• Tiers : higher rate above a quarterly revenue threshold
• Self-sourced versus provided clients : full rate for clients found by the freelancer, reduced rate for leads provided by AC PRIVATE - A List concierge
• Expenses : borne by the freelancer, except approved travel costs re-invoiced to the client
• Invoicing : monthly invoice from the freelancer, paid within 30 days
• Tools provided : sales materials, price list, CRM access, professional email address
• Duration : 12-month renewable contract with a 3-month trial period
• Exclusivity : non-compete limited to clients introduced and shared during the contract
• Independence : you remain free to set your own hours and working methods
  
  

Application

Send your CV and a few examples of events you have organised through the form on this page, or write to hello@acprivate.com. Every application is handled with discretion.

About AC PRIVATE - A List Concierge

AC PRIVATE - A List concierge is an international private concierge house, serving distinguished individuals, families and prestigious businesses across Europe and around the world. Our support is built around three pillars: private concierge (family office), corporate concierge and medical concierge.

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