Events And Partnership Manager

Creative Members' Club; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Creative Members' Club seeks an ambitious Events and Partnership Manager (Freelance) to build our events pipeline and drive private and corporate bookings at Hive Cascais. Lead end-to-end event planning, coordinate with partners, and develop lasting collaborations to grow membership and brand impact.

You will manage relationships with local businesses, sponsors, and venues while ensuring high-quality experiences aligned with our mission and values.

Qualificações

• Demonstrable experience in event and sales management.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working independently within a small, fast-moving team.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Google Workspace.
• Own your own laptop and car.
• Background in hospitality and community-focused environments.
• Proficiency in marketing, digital promotion, and social media for event visibility.
• Creative mindset and ability to translate client visions into impactful experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Develop our commercial strategy and pipeline of private events to drive event bookings.
• Manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation to budgeting, contract negotiation, and deal closing.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities for promoting our facilities for private and corporate clients.
• Maintain accurate sales and pipeline records for reporting through CRM tools.
• Commit to achieve and potentially exceed agreed revenue targets.
• Direct the planning and on-site oversight of each commercial event including pitch, supplier selection, scheduling, budget management, and coordination with internal teams for delivery.
• Develop and oversee a dynamic calendar of regular knowledge-based events with local partners designed to enhance the experience of our members and generate leads for membership and event sales.
• Work closely with the Community Manager, Chef, and contractors to ensure smooth logistics and seamless execution of private events.
• Develop and sustain a professional network of trusted suppliers for event delivery, including catering and entertainment.
• Ensure post-event evaluation and feedback processes are completed to maintain continuous improvement.
• Represent Hive Cascais at external events, networking functions, and business forums to promote the brand and generate leads.
• Collaborate with Hive Cascais Team to ensure alignment between member events and commercial activities.
• Contribute to weekly management meetings with sales forecasts and event reports.
• Ensure consistent brand representation and quality across all sales and event touchpoints.
• Support the Community Manager with day-to-day operations to maintain a welcoming, high-standard environment for members.

Conhecimentos

Event management

Sales experience

Client relationships

Organization

Communication

CRM proficiency

Bilingual (English & Portuguese)

Marketing & social media

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Events And Partnership Manager Creative Members' Club Monte Estoril, Portuguese Republic, PT

Descrição do cargo

Position: Events and Partnership Manager

Employment Type: Freelance Contract (Full-Time Equivalent)

Start Date: January 2026

Hive Cascais is an exclusive members' club and collaborative community for creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers located in Malveira da Serra. We blend work, wellness, and fun with dedicated facilities and live events that enable members to belong, grow, and have a positive impact on our local community and the world.

Role Overview We're seeking a commercially driven, creative Events and Partnership Manager (Freelance) to build our events pipeline and strategy, lead the planning and delivery of private and corporate events (70%), and develop partnerships that generate a steady programme of value‑adding events to support membership growth (30%).

Working closely with other team members, your primary role will be to build our pipeline of private events and oversee the seamless execution of high‑quality experiences aligned with Hive's brand, culture, and values.

What We Offer

• A creative and inspiring workplace
• Integration into a young, dynamic, and collaborative team
• Autonomy to turn ideas into commercial opportunities
• Access to wellness and community programs
• Healthy meals made in house every day
• Competitive remuneration

Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development & Commercial Sales

• Develop our commercial strategy and pipeline of private events to drive event bookings.
• Manage the full sales cycle — from lead generation to budgeting, contract negotiation, and deal closing.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities for promoting our facilities for potential private and corporate clients.
• Maintain accurate sales and pipeline records for reporting through CRM tools.
• Commit to achieve and potentially exceed agreed revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities 2. Event Planning and Management

• Direct the planning and on‑site oversight of each commercial event including pitch, supplier selection, scheduling, budget management, and coordination with internal teams for delivery.
• Develop and oversee a dynamic calendar of regular knowledge‑based events with local partners designed to enhance the experience of our members and generate leads for membership and event sales.
• Work closely with the Community Manager, Chef, and contractors to ensure smooth logistics, appropriate resourcing, and seamless execution of private events in a timely manner without jeopardising our members' experience.
• Develop and sustain a professional network of trusted suppliers for event delivery, including catering, entertainment and others.
• Ensure post‑event evaluation and feedback processes are completed to maintain continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities 3. Partnerships & Brand Activation

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with local businesses, sponsors, and brands that align with Hive Cascais' mission.
• Collaborate with the marketing and community management team to activate partnerships through events, content, and co‑branded campaigns.
• Represent Hive Cascais at external events, networking functions, and business forums to promote the brand and generate leads.
• Work collaboratively with the Hive Cascais Team to ensure alignment between member events and commercial activities.
• Contribute to weekly management meetings, providing sales forecasts, event reports, and pipeline updates.
• Ensure consistent brand representation and quality standards across all sales and event touchpoints.
• Support the Community Manager with day‑to‑day operations to maintain a welcoming, high‑standard environment for our members.

Skills & Qualifications Sought

• Demonstrable experience in event and sales management from a similar role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing client relationships effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is a must have.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working independently within a small, fast‑moving team.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Google Workspace.
• Own your own laptop and car.
• Background in hospitality and community‑focused environments.
• Proficiency in marketing, digital promotion, and social media for event visibility.
• Creative mindset and ability to translate client visions into impactful experiences.

Working Hours

Freelance contract.

Hours are flexible, depending on event programming and operational requirements.

Occasional evening or weekend work is expected, with weekday adjustments to maintain balance.