Global Crypto Events & Sponsorship Leader

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, seeks an experienced Events & Sponsorship Lead to plan and execute large-scale company events and identify high-value opportunities for various business teams. The role requires strong crypto/Web3 domain knowledge, extensive event connections, and impeccable English, with Mandarin preferred.

You will manage stakeholders, budgets, vendors and deliver ROI-driven experiences across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, business development, or a related role.
• Experience in crypto, blockchain, Web3, fintech, or digital asset industry.
• Existing connections with event organizers, conference platforms, vendors, or relevant partners.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is highly preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-up capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Able to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, vendors, business teams, and external partners.
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite event execution when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on the end-to-end execution of major company events, including planning, timelines, budgets, vendor management, onsite operations, and post-event evaluation.
• Act as the key point of contact for external vendors, event organizers, venues, and production partners.
• Develop clear event workflows and ensure that all deliverables, deadlines, and operational details are properly tracked.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Business Development, VIP, Marketing, PR, Social Media, Product, Compliance, and regional teams.
• Understand the business objectives of different teams and identify relevant event, speaking, networking, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Evaluate event and sponsorship proposals based on audience relevance, business value, brand exposure, potential partnerships, and expected ROI.
• Negotiate sponsorship packages, vendor quotations, commercial terms, and additional benefits to achieve the best possible value for the company.
• Maintain and develop relationships with event organizers, industry associations, conference partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support guest management, speaker coordination, VIP arrangements, agendas, event materials, and onsite execution when required.
• Prepare event proposals, internal updates, budget breakdowns, performance reports, and post-event reviews.
• Identify operational risks and proactively resolve issues before and during events.

Skills

Events management

Sponsorships

Partnerships

Marketing

Business development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communications

Travel readiness

Job description

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, seeks an experienced Events & Sponsorship Lead to plan and execute large-scale company events and identify high-value opportunities for various business teams. The role requires strong crypto/Web3 domain knowledge, extensive event connections, and impeccable English, with Mandarin preferred.

You will manage stakeholders, budgets, vendors and deliver ROI-driven experiences across regions.