Events & Sponsorship Manager - France

Job title: Events & Sponsorship Manager - France

Role Overview

As the Events & Sponsorship Manager , you will be the driving force behind XPENG’s physical presence in France. You are responsible for bringing our "Smart EV" vision to life through high-impact events and the strategic management of our prestigious partnership with TOP 14 Rugby League . This is a highly operational role ; we need a "doer" who thrives in the field and possesses a deep understanding of the automotive event landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end Management: Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of XPENG’s participation in various events and Motor Shows (e.g., Mondial de l’Auto 2026).
• On-site Operations: Act as the primary point of contact on-site, managing booth construction, vehicle logistics, staffing, and technical requirements.
• Lead Generation: Design event workflows that maximize visitor engagement and data collection to fuel the sales pipeline.

Sponsorship Management (TOP 14 Partnership)

• Partnership Activation: Serve as the main liaison for our TOP 14 partnership. Turn the sponsorship into a living brand experience.
• Hospitality & VIP Programs: Organise high-end hospitality experiences at matches for clients, partners, and media.
• Brand Integration: Ensure XPENG’s visibility and values are perfectly aligned with the rugby ecosystem across all touchpoints.
• ROI Driven: Manage the annual events and sponsorship budget, ensuring maximum impact for every Euro spent.
• Supplier Network: Negotiate and manage relationships with agencies, stand-builders, and logistics providers.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in event management, specifically within the automotive industry .
• Motor Show Expert: Proven track record of managing large-scale booths and vehicle logistics. Navigated complexities of trade show organisers.
• Rugby/Sports Affinity: Experience managing sports sponsorships (ideally within French Rugby) is a significant advantage.
• Operational Mindset: Willingness to handle last‑minute technical glitches or logistical hurdles with ease.
• Language: Fluent in French and English (global team collaboration daily).
• Mobility: Willingness to work weekends during events and travel extensively across France.

Why Join XPENG?

• Join a fast‑growing, innovative EV brand at the forefront of AI and mobility.
• Directly influence the brand's footprint in the French market.
• Dynamic environment where "smart" is more than a buzzword.

XPENG offers

• An interesting, unique, and varied job at XPENG.
• A job with an incredibly large contact surface both internally and externally.
• An attractive salary package incl. pension and the possibility of a bonus.
• To be involved in the growth of an existing EV brand in Europe.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At XPENG, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.