International Corporate Relations, Business Development & Events Officer H/F

Founded in 1906, EDHEC is now one of the top 10 business schools in Europe. With campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, and more than 90 nationalities represented across its campuses, EDHEC is a truly international institution, directly connected to the business world.

With a network of more than 60,000 alumni in 143 countries, EDHEC educates committed leaders who are capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Guided by its core values of excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship, EDHEC has developed a strategic model based on research that delivers tangible value to society, businesses and students.

This culture is reflected in the work carried out by the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, the EDHEC NewGen Talent Centre, the EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Institute, and the recently established Management in Innovative Health Chair.

The School operates as a genuine ideas laboratory and plays a pioneering role in digital education through EDHEC Online, the first fully online degree-granting learning platform.

These various strengths make EDHEC a centre of knowledge, experience and diversity, dedicated to preparing the next generation of managers to excel in a rapidly evolving world.

EDHEC in numbers:

• 9,400 students enrolled in academic programmes
• More than 20 degree programmes, ranging from Bachelor to PhD level
• 175 professors and researchers
• 13 specialised research centres and chairs

EDHEC Business School is recruiting an International Corporate Relations, Business Development & Events Officer (M/F).

This is a full-time permanent position (CDI) based on the Nice campus.

Main Responsabilities

EDHEC Business School is seeking an International Corporate Relations, Business Development & Events Officer. Reporting to the International Corporate Relations (ICR) Manager within the Careers & Employer Engagement (C&EE) Department, the successful candidate will be responsible of managing the relationship with key international partners and employers, developing relations with new accounts in specific regions/countries and organising recruitment and networking events in order to a) secure the placement of students in internships and jobs abroad and b) contribute to the international reputation and brand awareness of the School.

We are looking for a professional with strong international exposure and proven experience managing corporate clients, partnerships and business development activities as well as organization of large-scale events. Successful candidates will have both the business development and events organization experience.

Corporate Relations, Key Account Management & Business Development

• Manage and develop long-term relationships with international employers and strategic partners across targeted countries/regions, in particular Europe and Asia.

• Build long-term/trusted relationships with recruiters, HR teams and business stakeholders and maintain high levels of partner satisfaction/retention.

• Participate in international business trips, client meetings and networking events.
• Identify new partnership opportunities through market mapping, outreach, and prospecting campaigns aligned with student placement priorities.
• Conduct market research to monitor recruitment trends and employer needs in target geographies; translate insights into actionable initiatives.
• Coordinate employer engagement actions with EDHEC Country Managers and the France-based Employer Engagement team to ensure consistency and impact.
• Contribute to EDHEC’s international visibility by supporting employer-facing marketing initiatives in key markets.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on employer engagement activity, pipeline development, and outcomes.

Events

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver recruitment and networking events (e.g., Finance Career Days, international treks, networking sessions, company presentations, etc.).
• Represent ICR/C&EE and EDHEC at external events when required, ensuring professional and consistent positioning.

Placement & Partnerships

• Work closely with the Career Services team to align employer requirements with student profiles and career goals, supporting placement abroad.
• Produce and maintain marketing materials (pitch decks, statistics, CV books, and other placement tools) to enhance student visibility and placement.
• Ensure accurate tracking of employer contacts, interactions and opportunities through effective database/CRM management.
• Secure partnerships with target international employers.
• Support additional projects and operational needs as requested by the ICR Manager and the C&EE Department.

Profil 

Education & Experience

• A degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable role within an international environment; experience in higher education is an advantage.
• Proven track record in customer relations, business development/sales, and events management.

Languages

• Fluent English is a MUST.
• Professional working proficiency in French is required.

Tools

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with CRM Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.                                                                                                                                                                            

Commercial & Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and sustain partnerships in a B2B context.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• High standards of professionalism in both internal and external interactions.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Quick learner with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality delivery.

• Excellent client relationship management and networking capabilities.

• Strong commercial acumen and a solid business development mindset.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.