CAREERS

ACCELERATOR

CONSULTING

MARKETING, COMMUNICATION & EVENTS

ACCELERATOR

Help us to detect & advise the innovators in order to connect corporate groups with startups that are relevant, mature and capable of delivering.

CONSULTING

Become an Impulse Consultant and advise our partners on changing market trends and how to engage with innovation head on.

MARKETING, COMMUNICATION & EVENTS

Bring your talent to our team and make Impulse alive in events, workshops, and every place where innovation can grow.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Accompany the evolution of our company, define, structure and implement the HR policy and contribute to the definition of Impulse Partners’ recruitment and attractiveness strategy.

CONSULTING

Consultant – Strategy & Innovation

1 to 2 years experience – Permanent contract

A pioneer in innovation and transformation in the sustainable city, energy and industry sectors, Impulse Partners, an innovation strategy consulting firm, differentiates itself by pooling innovation practices and creating opportunities for meetings, collaborations and sharing between peers. In concrete terms, lmpulse Partners brings together companies, organizations, local authorities, startups and investors around value-creating solutions to today’s major challenges: ecological transition, decarbonization and digitalization.

The mission is to drive and accelerate the transformation of cities, territories and industries.

Impulse Partners federates a constantly evolving ecosystem of more than 1,000 startups in France and abroad, “endorsed” by our 150 partners, corporate clients, SMEs, local authorities and professional federations. Impulse Partners runs more than 20 innovation platforms on cross-cutting themes such as low-carbon, the circular economy, energy and digital transition, health and safety, sustainable real estate, etc.

Position

As part of its growth in France and internationally, IMPULSE PARTNERS is looking for junior and more experienced consultants who will work in direct collaboration with the management team, start-ups and gas pedal partners. Immersed in an entrepreneurial environment with high stakes, you will have a high degree of autonomy and will work on various subjects:

– On behalf of our key account clients, you will contribute to the success of strategy and innovation consulting projects: market research and strategic analysis, innovation portfolio assessments and process redefinitions, pricing strategy, benchmarking, new business model design, investment strategies and intrapreneurship project coaching…
– Take charge of operational activities to implement these strategies with our clients: development and animation of our start-up ecosystems, support and coaching of intrapreneurship projects,
– For the most experienced, you will take part in the business development of the activity: monitoring, prospecting, realization of commercial proposals, animation of a portfolio of customers,
– Contribution to the operational management of a team: coordination, review of work plans, evaluation of junior consultants, training,
– Participation in cross-functional projects related to the life and activity of the company.

Profile required

With a higher education background, from an engineering or business school, an Institute of Political Studies or a university degree related to our subjects and issues, you have a first successful experience of 2 to 5 years, ideally acquired in a strategy or management consulting firm or within an innovation department. You have a very good knowledge of and an interest in one or more of the sectors we address: construction, real estate, housing, industry, energy and local authorities.

With strong analytical and synthesis skills, you wish to invest in a very demanding environment that will allow you to intervene and to develop yourself through the variety of subjects you will tackle. You will also be able to exercise your interpersonal skills and for this, your oral and written expressions are irreproachable and your level of English fluent.

Characteristics of the position

Type of contract: Permanent Contract
Location: Paris 15th district
Telecommuting: 2 days a week
Travel: in the regions and abroad according to the missions
Remuneration: fixed and variable part, to be determined according to the level of seniority of the candidate, and other benefits (incentive…)

CONSULTING

Junior Consultant – Public Sector

Internship

Impulse Partners is increasingly helping public sector players and contractors to integrate innovation into their structures and projects. Public actors are undergoing major changes (democratic, environmental, economic and social) that are likely to reshape their territories, but also public action more generally. Innovation represents a powerful lever for development, differentiation, attractiveness, resilience and support for local communities. This support for players in the city’s construction industry is based on several areas of expertise and sectors (infrastructure, real estate, housing, industry, energy and construction).

Position

In a context of growth and development of our Public Sector practice with local authorities, we are looking for a Junior Consultant – Public Sector for a 6-month internship. In collaboration with all our teams and our ecosystem (territories, landlords, start-ups, partners), you will be involved in the following areas:

Strategy consulting and urban, real estate and territorial innovation:

You will be involved in strategy definition support missions for various clients (inter-municipalities, state agencies, social landlords, real estate developers), in the implementation of action plans, in the sourcing of high and low tech solutions and in the organization of workshops.

Management of the ecosystem via our Innovation Platforms:

– Search and pre-selection of innovative startups on themes such as innovative and sustainable housing, circular city and territory, renewable energies or innovative materials,
– Meetings, exchanges and support for entrepreneurs and innovators with innovative solutions, with actors such as the Agence Nationale pour la Rénovation Urbaine, Banque des Territoires, Caisse Des Dépôts Habitat, Paris Ouest La Défense, Paris Saclay, for example,
– Evaluation of innovations, business plans and applications (relevance to use cases, quality of the project),
– Organization of events with our partners (pitch sessions, calls for solutions, innovation and entrepreneurship awards),
– Follow-up of startups (connecting clients, partners and innovative and relevant startups, assistance with financing procedures).

Profile required

With a university degree (Master 1 or 2, Public Sector, planning, urbanism, geography…) or IEP, you ideally have experience in an internship in the sectors of public service, real estate, planning, urbanism, innovation and/or in an entrepreneurial environment.

You have good interpersonal skills and will be able to combine your rigor and analytical sense with your organizational and writing skills.

A good level of English and a mastery of the Office package (PowerPoint and Excel) are required.

You wish to participate in the challenges linked to the major transformations in the fields of territorial transformation, production of innovative housing and sustainable cities (Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy). You will invest yourself in a demanding environment that will allow you to intervene and to grow through the variety of themes that you will tackle.

Finally, by joining Impulse Partners, you will contribute to the development of a fast-growing company and work in a rich and stimulating environment, where your actions have a significant societal impact.

Characteristics of the position:

Type of contract: Internship

Location: Paris 15th district

Telecommuting: after a training period, 2 days per week

Reimbursement of expenses and telework bonus

Travel: in the Paris area

ACCELERATOR

Head of Energy/Industry Ecosystem

Permanent Contract

Impulse Partners runs more than 20 innovation platforms/clubs on cross-cutting themes such as low-carbon, the circular economy, energy and digital transition for manufacturers, hydrogen, etc., offering a 360° watch on tomorrow’s solutions and as many opportunities for collaboration. Over time, these opportunities have led to some great success stories (startups deployed in dozens of countries, digital solutions used by thousands of employees, sensors deployed even in the International Space Station, etc.)

Position

As part of its growth and the development of its Energy and Industry practice, Impulse Partners is looking for the Head of its Energy/Industry ecosystem, whose main role will be to federate complementary players (startups, industrialists, public players, R&D centers) in France and abroad in order to promote collaborations and the emergence of new businesses. The objective of this practice is to continue the development of our existing platforms around the industrial digital and energy transition and accelerate the launch of new platforms on the subjects of hydrogen, civil nuclear or manufacturing industry.

In close collaboration with the Partner in charge of this practice, your various responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Bringing together various major French and international clients around the same subject and establishing the necessary relationships to understand their use cases,
  • Identify and qualify innovative solutions from our start-ups or R&D centers that meet the needs of our customers. You define the strategic orientations and supervise the identification and qualification process of innovative solutions,
  • Organize and lead the events that bring together the players of each platform (pitch sessions, workshops between manufacturers, etc.),
  • Manage the portfolio of customers on existing platforms (already more than 20 industrial partners) and develop it for new ones,
  • Ensure the follow-up of tests, collaborations and deployment of various proposed solutions,
  • Manage a team of 4 collaborators to support you in your activities.


Profile sought

With a higher education background, from an engineering or business school or university, you have successful experience in open innovation, in the animation of ecosystems related to our subjects and challenges of the Energy/Industry practice.

You have good interpersonal skills and be able to combine strong customer relations with the management of a fast-growing ecosystem. You wish to invest in a demanding environment which will allow you to intervene and to blossom by the variety of the subjects which you will approach. Your oral and written skills are impeccable and your English is fluent.

Finally, by joining Impulse Partners, you will contribute to the development of a fast-growing company and work in a rich and stimulating environment, where your actions have a significant societal impact.

Characteristics of the position

Type of contract: Permanent Contract

Location: Paris 15th district

Telecommuting: 2 days per week

Travel: in the regions and abroad is possible depending on the subject

Remuneration: fixed and variable part, to be determined according to the level of seniority of the candidate, and other advantages (Profit-sharing…)

ACCELERATOR

Analyst – Strategy & Innovation

Internship

Immersed in an entrepreneurial environment with high stakes, you will have a high degree of autonomy and will be involved in a variety of subjects:

 

  • Sourcing of startups, evaluation of applications (business plan, quality of the project, etc.)
  • Organization of selection committees (startup pitch + networking evening with partners)

Academic profile and previous experience

  • Engineering, business school or IEP
  • A first experience in the construction, energy or real estate sectors, or in an entrepreneurial environment, will be appreciated
  • Perfect knowledge of the office pack (PowerPoint and Excel) and excellent level of English

Personal qualities

  • You are rigorous and analytical, you stand out for your organizational skills
  • You are passionate about technology and innovation
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills, you are reactive and autonomous
  • You are eager to learn and have a strong appetite for entrepreneurship and innovation
  • You know how to work in a very dynamic environment and manage several subjects

Characteristics of the position

Type of contract: Internship

Location: Paris 15th district

Telecommuting: after a training period, 2 days per week

Reimbursement of expenses and telework bonus

Travel: in the Paris area

 

MARKETING,

COMMUNICATION

& EVENTS

Marketing, Communication & Event Coordinator

Internship

Immersed in an entrepreneurial environment with high stakes, you will have a strong autonomy and will intervene on various subjects:

  • Promoting Impulse Partners’ missions, news and employees
  • Organization and promotion of internal and client events
  • Promoting specific actions aimed at an international audience

Academic profile and previous experience

  • A degree with a specialization in communications/marketing
  • A first experience in communication will be valued
  • Perfect knowledge of the office pack and social networks (LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • An appetence for creation and communication tools (infographics, video editing…) and website management tools (WordPress, Strikingly…)
  • Excellent level of written and spoken English

Personal qualities

  • You have excellent interpersonal skills and a taste for human relations
  • You are adaptable, flexible and a team player
  • You are organized and meticulous
  • You are proactive and autonomous
  • You have strong writing skills
  • You know how to keep your cool and adapt to unforeseen circumstances and changing organizations

Characteristics of the position

Type of contract: Internship

Location: Paris 15th district

Telecommuting: after a training period, 2 days per week

Reimbursement of expenses and telework bonus

Travel: in the Paris area

Recruitment Process

Impulse Partners follows a rigorous selection process, and is always looking for exceptional candidates to join our team.

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Resume selection

Our ideal profile:

Reputable university for commerce or engineering 
or
Relevant experience (Startup, investment fund, etc.)

First interview

Discussion of past experiences:

We want to understand how you got to where you are today, and your motivation to join Impulse Partners

Second interview

Discussion with manager:

We will evaluate your full range of competencies as well as the fit with the desired position

Final interview

Discussion with Partner:
We will discuss together your profile fits with the future of Impulse Partners, work on case studies and examine your unique value to the company.

Speculative application?

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