Make People Happy - CTS Eventim

CTS Eventim is the leader in ticketing and life entertainment in the European market. Having its headquarters in Bremen, CTS Eventim consists of 500 employees in Germany alone. Recently, Dr. Stefan Mette, HR Director of CTS Eventim, met second- and third-year students and talked about his work, personal goals and occupation opportunities.
Summer is approaching and many students are still looking for internship opportunities or employment in German companies after graduation. What if I tell you that one of these companies' Mission Statement is “to make people happy, enjoy themselves and meet others”? Dr. Mette explained that this is exactly what CTS Eventim is aiming for; he emphasised that the company's unique business strategy does not only concentrate on ticketing but also on the direct contact with national and international artists.
Dr. Stefan Mette studied Political Administration Sciences. For three years, he was trained to be a coach in Organisational Development. First employed at T-Mobile, Dr. Mette had to cope mainly with the political aspects of management. However, being a dynamic team player himself, Dr Mette is always looking for interactive, time-driven and high-quality decision making opportunities. He is more interested in the pursuit of actions and outcomes in companies. Therefore, in 2007, he joined CTS Eventim, where the philosophy focuses on delivering high-quality results.
From recruiting the right person for the company, through working with them, to people management, Dr Mette reveals that intuition plays a major role in the process; not intellectual work. It is not only fact-based competences, but also a mixture of personal skills and character decide the applicant’s destiny at CTS Eventim.
Out of the 500 well-chosen employees, only 120 people work in the IT Department. This competition indicates that besides being well-trained and intelligent, employees also have to be result-driven and fun. “Fun” is an element that Dr. Mette emphasises on a lot: deliver good results in an intense environment, but express happiness to the customers, as well as to co-workers. Experience is preferred but not necessary, Dr Mette explained. The HR Team that he is leading consists of many young employees, who are gaining experience on the job. It is important for applicants to show completeness, well-developed personality and good work. Think about your objectives – skills, desires and wants. Job diploma or other qualifications will be helpful.
So what are your opportunities at CTS Eventim? Whereas the company’s New Media Department is located in Hamburg, IT specialists are working in Bremen. Employees are working in an extremely busy but also very corporative environment. An internship at CTS Eventim is an easy way for students to earn some money, experience and the possibility of being a long-term employee. For all those who are still hesitant with their German language knowledge: In the IT department you are only expected to be fluent in English.
Without any significant competitions in Europe, CTS Eventim represents a strong employer. Combined with the positive image of the company and the different interesting occupation fields in logistics, IT-services and many more, it seems to be a perfect career option. But be aware: since he has accepted the position at CTS Eventim, Dr. Mette did not buy a single concert ticket; the job is fairly demanding and will keep you busy. But aren’t these appropriate sacrifices to make many people happy?

With Contribution by Wiebke Drews