YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT)

As Program Manager, you are responsible for ZEBOX support programs for supported startups and corporate partners for all hubs (to date: Europe, Caribbean, United States).

More specifically, your missions will be on a worldwide basis:

Lead the startup programs:

• Define, develop and coordinate the implementation of startup support programs (incubation and acceleration). To do this, you will have to ensure that the programs match their needs, their commitment and their level of satisfaction, all while respecting the allocated budget.
• Produce the materials necessary for the proper execution of the programs
• Co-create, in collaboration with Entrepreneurs In Residence and other team members, the content provided internally by the ZEBOX teams.
• Co-organize and co-facilitate group sessions.
• Identify contacts within the partner network and external experts who can bring value to the program, integrate them and on-board them within the program.
• Organize, lead and manage all actions for ZEBOX partners in mainland France (group sessions, One to One sessions, support for startups in their relationship with partners).
• Set up the DemoDay: Lead planning and execution of Demo day. This includes preparation for the founders and logistics.

Build the best-in-class Perks toolbox for startups

Relationship Management & Partner Retention:

• High-level corporate partner strategic management: ensure partners are satisfied and delighted with a high level of service and the value ZEBOX provides.
• Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions to ensure all corporations are engaged with the startups according to their business needs.
• Provide event production (workshop, pitch, etc.) to strengthen the link with our partners.
• Work with scouting & entrepreneurial teams and other internal colleagues to meet corporate needs, especially that their problem statements are addressed properly.
• Arrange, participate or animate in internal and external corporate sessions and debriefs.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT ZEBOX STARTUP TO SUCCESS?

• Minimum 5-years’ experience in an incubator/accelerator, or a program in relationship with startups & corporate partners.
• Strong innovation mindset & passion for working with startups and corporate innovation issues to match corporate needs and startups solutions.
• Excellent Innovation Project Management skills & knowledge.
• Excellent facilitator, able to contextualize, frame the discussions, let the interlocutors express themselves sufficiently to bring out the necessary value.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to multitask.
• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English. If you don’t speak French, don’t worry, English is the working language at ZEBOX!