Co-manager - Starnight

04/2004-12/2005

Position type

Co-manager

Location

Isère, France (nationwide activity)

The company

Starnight was a mail-order company specializing in equipment and supplies for the events industry. The company sold its products to a professional (B2B) customer base including nightclubs, ice rinks, event agencies, local authorities, and event organizers across France.

Mission

• Contributed to the day-to-day management and growth of the business, handling sales, marketing, logistics, and administrative activities.

• Supported professional clients on their projects, prepared quotes and invoices, managed orders, and organized shipments across France.

• The role also included stock management, receiving goods, order preparation, shelving, inventory, and deliveries.

• In parallel, contributed to technical event services requiring special effects and professional equipment.

Skills & technologies

• Business management
• B2B commerce
• Marketing and business development
• Client relationship management
• Quoting and invoicing
• Order management
• Stock and inventory management
• Package preparation and shipping
• Logistics and deliveries
• Technical event services
• Organizing and coordinating interventions

Key achievements

• Contributed to growing a mail-order business serving event industry professionals across France.
• Managed the full sales cycle: client advice, quotes, orders, invoicing, preparation, and shipping.
• Organized and managed stock to ensure product availability and fast delivery.
• Delivered technical services using professional equipment such as snow cannons, foam cannons, and CO₂ jets for events across France.
• Worked at events held in venues open to the public, including ice rinks, ensuring setup, operation, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Contributed to business development and retention of a professional client base including nightclubs, event agencies, local authorities, and leisure venue operators.