General Manager (Mice & Events) -French Speaking

Exciting Opportunity: French-Speaking General Manager – London/Fully Remote
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a French-speaking General Manager to lead the expansion of a dynamic Destination Management Company (DMC) into London. This company, already successful in Scotland and Ireland, specialises in the French MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. They are now seeking an experienced manager to join them on this exciting journey and be part of their growth as a business.

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the directors to launch the London branch.
• Develop a recruitment plan for the London office in collaboration with the directors.
• Oversee all operations, including budgets.
• Provide support and training for new team members.
• Collaborate with and support the Project Managers based in Scotland.
• Oversee key accounts and manage groups travelling to London and Scotland.
• Design and deliver bespoke programmes for corporate groups.
• Maintain exceptional service standards with clients, leveraging your event expertise and destination knowledge.
• Conduct engaging site inspections with clients.
• Foster and strengthen relationships with local partners.

General Manager Key Skills:

• Experience in a similar role within a DMC, MICE, or travel industry.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Proven management experience with a track record of developing team members.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining great attention to detail.
• Honest and possessing strong personal values, essential for dealing with various stakeholders.

General Manager Benefits:

• Salary between £50-£60k per year, plus the opportunity for an equity share.
• Fully remote position initially, transitioning to a hybrid role (2-3 days a week in the office).
• Fam trip opportunities throughout the year, pension scheme, and paid holiday.