Overview
Community Events and Corporate Relationship Manager Jobs in Thonon-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France at Lake Geneva Swimming Association
Title: Community Events and Corporate Relationship Manager
Company: Lake Geneva Swimming Association
Location: Thonon-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
About Us
At the Lake Geneva Swimming Association, we believe open-water swimming connects people, promotes wellness, and celebrates one of Europe’s most stunning landscapes. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive swimming community and staging world-class open-water events that draw participants from across the globe.
The Role
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, outgoing Community Events and Corporate Relationship Manager to join us on a freelance basis. This is far from a standard desk job. Based locally around Lake Geneva, you will be the driving force behind our growth with clear targets for corporate account sign-ups and revenue generation. You will be balancing grassroots community cultivation with commercial B2B development. One day you will host a casual swim and manage our social channels; the next, you will pitch team-building packages to corporate clients and secure event sponsorships. If you are a self-starter who loves the outdoors and thrives on building meaningful relationships, this role offers exceptional independence and the freedom to make the position your own.
What You'll Do
Community Cultivation & Event Management
- Host and lead weekly casual open-water swims around the lake, acting as the welcoming, trusted face of the association.
- Manage and grow our digital community spaces, including Facebook groups, our website, and engaging regular newsletters.
- Organise and execute world-class open-water swimming events featuring hundreds of participants.
- Coordinate freelance event teams, volunteers, and external suppliers to ensure seamless, safe, and memorable experiences.
Corporate & Commercial Growth
- Business Development. Drive revenue by proactively hunting for and converting new B2B opportunities, carrying explicit targets for corporate account sign-ups, overall revenue, and dedicated corporate event sales.
- Build and nurture strong collaborations with corporate event management companies to scale our corporate packages and team-building swims.
- Pitch and convert bespoke team-building swims and corporate wellness packages to businesses across the region.
- Identify, approach, and secure corporate sponsors for our flagship annual swimming events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, managing accounts with a long-term view to ensure high satisfaction and repeat bookings.
- Build and maintain long-term professional partnerships with local businesses, hospitality partners, and regional stakeholders.
What You Bring
- A proven track record in organising large-scale sports events, managing logistics, and handling supplier networks.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the natural ability to engage both grassroots swimmers and corporate executives.
- High initiative and a determined, self-motivated mindset to manage your own schedule and drive commercial results.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English; knowledge of Italian is a distinct advantage.
- Based locally in the Lake Geneva region with a valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel frequently around the lake.
- A genuine passion for sports, wellness, or the water.
What We Offer
- A highly flexible freelance contract with the autonomy to manage your own hours and working style.
- The opportunity to work in a spectacular natural environment around Lake Geneva.
- Deep integration into the regional sports and business ecosystem.
How to Apply
If you are ready to combine your passion for sports with a commercial drive, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your event management experience to [email protected].
Application Deadline: 31st July
