JOB – Two internship offers in the Shimano France Marketing department

To support its growth, SHIMANO FRANCE, a subsidiary of SHIMANO Japan specializing in the distribution of bicycle spare parts and accessories, is looking for an events intern from March to August, and from May to October at the company’s headquarters in Arras (62000).

Your missions will consist of event & trade show support, in coordination with our Event Manager:

Shimano City Tour Project Manager

Public events for the promotion of our electric-assist bicycle systems – Internship from March to August 2022:

• Event prospecting (exhibitor file preparation)
• Coordination of actions with service providers
• Reporting and internal communications

– Commercial Showroom Coordination Manager 2022

• Hotel reservation management
• Coordination with internal teams and logistics providers
• Project Manager for various Public Events (MB Race, 24H Vélo, UCI Mountain Bike World Championships)
• Preparation and maintenance of exhibition equipment
• Supplier/provider relations (material order tracking)
• Participation in the creation of event communication materials
• Participation in preparation meetings and debriefs
• Follow-up of requests and management of “Shimano Service Center” event kit shipments
• Presence at several major events (UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Roc d’Azur)

– RP/media activities support:

• Participation in writing press releases and monthly “pressnews”
• Preparation of product samples for the press

​Project Manager for two events:

For the annual Shimano Service Center meeting (B2B meeting) and the Vélo Vert Festival (B2C event) – Internship from May to October 2022:

• Preparation and maintenance of exhibition equipment
• Supplier/provider relations (material order tracking)
• Participation in the creation of event communication materials
• Participation in preparation meetings and debriefs
• Hotel reservation management
• Management of customer registrations (Shimano Service Center meeting)

– Implementation and operational follow-up of our Hospitality program for the Tour de France 2022:

• Hotel management: accommodation search, reservation and invoicing follow-up
• Invitation management: sending and follow-up with our customers
• Coordination of actions with our service providers
• Customer gift research and order tracking
• Reporting and internal communications

– Participate in the preparation of our presence at various events:

• Event registration
• Hotel reservation management
• Material preparation
• Coordination with internal teams
• Presence at several major events (Étape du Tour, Tour de France, etc.)
• Follow-up of requests and management of “Shimano Service Center” event kit shipments

Your profile:

• Master’s level education, business school, communication or sports management
• Previous experience in event management, practice or knowledge of the cycling world would be a plus
• Autonomous, rigorous and enjoying teamwork
• Proactive, creative and taking initiatives
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and, if possible, Adobe Suite
• Driving license (Permis B)

Contact: HERE and Tel +33321732525