Event & Brand Sponsorship Manager (relocation to Portugal)
Medier Agency · European Economic Area
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €65,000 / year
- European Economic Area
Job highlights
- Manage iGaming industry events in Portugal.
- Create and execute partner gatherings and sponsorships.
- Full event lifecycle ownership from concept to execution.
- Requires strong creativity and international vendor skills.
- Relocation support provided for Lisbon, on-site role.
About the role
Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager
Medier Agency is seeking an experienced Brand Sponsorship Manager to join our team in Portugal. This role is pivotal in organizing and delivering high-impact industry events within the iGaming space, focusing on major conferences and partner gatherings.
About the Role
The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on Event Manager with a passion for creating memorable experiences. You will own the entire event lifecycle, from initial concept and research through to flawless execution. Bringing fresh ideas and innovative formats for partner events is key to shaping our brand's presence and fostering strong industry relationships.
What You'll Do
- Organize and manage partner events, private gatherings, and networking parties alongside major industry conferences.
- Plan and execute the company’s sponsored presence at key industry events, ensuring strong brand visibility and smooth coordination.
- Develop creative concepts for partner events, enhancing the overall experience, atmosphere, and guest engagement.
- Research and propose suitable venues, unique locations, and event formats aligned with the brand's positioning.
- Source and coordinate artists, entertainment, DJs, performers, and other elements to elevate event experiences.
- Identify and organize partner gifts and branded merchandise, managing sourcing, production, and delivery.
- Manage guest logistics, including invitations, guest lists, and transportation arrangements.
- Coordinate with external vendors, including venues, entertainment providers, production teams, and suppliers.
- Oversee the operational aspects of events: timelines, vendor coordination, budgeting, contracts, and on-site execution.
- Collaborate with leadership and commercial teams to ensure events support partner relationship building.
- Act as a creative and operational partner, contributing innovative ideas for locations, gifts, and event concepts.
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of experience as an in-house Event Manager or Event Brand Manager.
- Proven experience organizing industry events, partner gatherings, or conference-side events.
- Background in iGaming (preferred) or large international IT/tech companies.
- Strong creativity with the ability to suggest venues, experiences, gifts, and event concepts.
- Demonstrated experience managing events end-to-end, including vendor sourcing and logistics.
- Ability to research and coordinate international vendors, venues, and entertainment.
- Fluent in Russian or Ukrainian.
- Strong working proficiency in English.
Key skills/competency
- Event Management
- Brand Sponsorship
- iGaming Industry
- Partner Events
- Creative Concept Development
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting
- Logistics Coordination
- International Event Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Event Manager
- Brand Sponsorship
- iGaming
- Portugal
- Lisbon
- Event Planning
- B2B Events
- Sponsorship Management
- Marketing Events
- Conference Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of in-house event management experience, focusing on industry events and iGaming background.
- Showcase creativity: Emphasize your proven ability to develop unique event concepts, suggest venues, and source entertainment.
- Quantify achievements: Include specific examples of successful end-to-end event management, vendor coordination, and budget adherence.
- Language proficiency: Clearly state your fluent Russian or Ukrainian and strong English working proficiency on your application.
- Express relocation enthusiasm: Mention your keenness to relocate to Lisbon and leverage your event skills in Portugal.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with iGaming event trends.,Review event planning software and tools.,Practice creating event concept presentations.,Prepare examples of vendor negotiation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging event you managed.,How do you handle last-minute changes?,Tell me about a creative event idea.,How do you collaborate with stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the relocation assistance for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role in Lisbon?
- Medier Agency provides relocation support for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager position to facilitate your move to Lisbon, Portugal. Specific details regarding the support package will be discussed during the interview process.
- Is experience in the iGaming industry mandatory for this Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role?
- While experience in the iGaming industry is preferred for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role, Medier Agency also considers candidates with a background in large international IT/tech companies. Your overall event management expertise and creativity are highly valued.
- What are the language requirements for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager position at Medier Agency?
- For the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role, fluent Russian or Ukrainian and strong working proficiency in English are required. These language skills are crucial for effective communication with international vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
- What does 'owning the full event process' mean for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager?
- Owning the full event process means you will be responsible for every stage of event planning and execution. This includes conceptualization, research, venue selection, vendor management, budgeting, on-site management, and post-event analysis for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role.
- How important is creativity for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager role?
- Creativity is extremely important for the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager. You will be expected to contribute fresh ideas for event concepts, venues, entertainment, and partner gifts to ensure unique and engaging experiences.
- Will the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager be responsible for event budgeting?
- Yes, the Event and Brand Sponsorship Manager will be responsible for managing event budgets. This includes planning, tracking expenses, and ensuring that events are delivered within financial parameters.