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Business manager (town centre trade)

Communes · Cognac · Local government

En français : Manager de commerces

This job in plain words

You support the town of Cognac's plan to boost local shops, as decided by the town council. You report to the Director General of Services and the Mayor's office, and you lead the trade department.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the Attaché and Attaché principal grades.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Two-year degree (bac+2) · Bac + 2 to Bac + 4
Experience
Confirmed experience in similar roles, ideally in a local authority.
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. For a contract worker: contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Very good knowledge of the legal framework of local authorities.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Strong writing, analysis and summary skills.
  • Good skills in leading groups, consultation and communication.
  • Independent, reactive and public-service minded.
  • Valid driving licence (permis B).

What you would do

  • Lead and manage the trade department.
  • Develop the town's appeal to attract new shops and brands.
  • Connect empty premises with people who have business projects.
  • Maintain relations with town centre traders and associations.
  • Write administrative and legal documents, such as orders.
  • Run the local digital marketplace platform.

How to apply

Send your cover letter and CV by email to the Human Resources Department. The deadline is 6 November 2026.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV (curriculum vitae)

Good to know:

  • The post includes managing a team.
  • The job may involve working across several sites.
  • A valid driving licence (permis B) is required.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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