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Created in 2003, Smartbox is the French and European number 1 in experience gifts, with 6.5 million boxes sold each year, around €350 million annual turnover, in a gift box market, offering the widest range of experience gifts. For more than 20 years, we have been developing thousands of experiences to offer and an equal number of unforgettable moments to live. From the most iconic to the most unique, Smartbox & mission has always been to enable everyone to gift their loved ones the opportunity to live unique experiences covering the themes of stay, adventures, well-being and gastronomy.
7+ years of experience across strategy, entrepreneurship, general management, or early-stage leadership
Experience in launching or scaling digital businesses, e-commerce platforms, or marketplaces
Fluent in English
About us
Smartbox Group is the European leader in experience gifts, with over 3.5 million gift sets sold annually and a presence across 17,500+ points of sale. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped people live and share unique real-life experiences, from the iconic to the unexpected.
We’re now entering a bold new phase of growth. Beyond our core business, we are launching a series of new ventures that reimagine how people discover, book, and live experiences. These ventures aim to open new markets, unlock new formats, and build digital-first models that connect people to what truly matters: living more, feeling more, and sharing more.
The Group has been owned since 2013 by Otium Capital, Pierre Edouard & family office, which has been able to support more than 50 start-ups and innovative companies thanks to the profits generated by the Smartbox Group. More than just a box, Smartbox has been one of the biggest success story in the industry in the last 20 years.
About the role
We are looking for an Entrepreneur / General Manager to found, launch, and scale a brand-new venture from scratch. This is not a support role - it’s a founder - level opportunity for someone ready to take full ownership of a business and bring a vision to life. We are actively seeking to launch new ventures across Europe and, as part of this strategic expansion, are open to considering candidates who are based in European countries.
You’ll be responsible for building everything:
From day one, this will be your venture to lead, with a high degree of autonomy and a clear mandate: validate, launch, and scale a high-growth business, using the support and strength of Smartbox as a strategic platform.
You’ll act as both CEO and founder, thinking big, starting small, moving fast, and owning every decision. You’ll work closely with group leadership to challenge assumptions, unlock synergies, and make this new business a category-defining success.
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