Main role
An Entrepreneur is an independent business manager who runs their own business and develops it from an initial idea. They determine their business policy and strategy, recruit people and continually make decisions to adapt their business to the market. They may work as a freelancer or their company may be artisanal, industrial, commercial or in the service sector.
SIMILAR JOB TITLES
Business Founder, Company Creator, Business Owner
Job tasks
- Creating a business based on an idea, a structured project, and thorough market research
- Managing the company’s fiscal, social, legal, and financial aspects
- Conducting competitive intelligence and market research to adapt and evolve the offer
- Defining the overall company strategy (commercial, marketing, communication, innovation)
- Recruiting, leading, and managing teams, ensuring tasks are completed and customer satisfaction is achieved
- Driving business development, seeking funding, and negotiating with partners and investors
- Developing a professional network, participating in events, trade fairs, and innovation competitions
Required skills
Determination, Perseverance, Independence, Sound mind and high resistance to stress, Good interpersonal skills, Lots of energy, Creativity.
What you need to learn/master
Business creation law, Innovation management, International marketing, Networks and business economics, Financing of start-ups and innovative companies, Dashboards and reporting.
- Level of qualification: Bachelor Year 3 (3 years of post-High School education)
Career opportunities & progression
The entrepreneur may grow and sustain their business, diversify, acquire others, or embark on new projects. They may also become a business angel, consultant, mentor, or trainer for aspiring entrepreneurs. This career offers great freedom, significant responsibility, and varied prospects for development, both in France and internationally.
