Event Marketing Manager (Part-Time, 24-32h/week) in Quinta de Portugal, Castelo Branco at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Event Marketing Manager (Part-Time, 24-32h/week) based in Portugal.

This is a fully remote, part-time opportunity for an event marketing professional to own a diverse portfolio of events across Europe.
The role covers industry conferences, trade fairs, roundtables, breakfasts, dinners, meetups, webinars, and other digital experiences.
You will manage events end-to-end, from researching opportunities and budgeting through logistics, execution, lead capture, and follow-up.
Working closely with Marketing, Sales, and leadership, you will ensure each event supports broader go-to-market objectives.
The role offers significant autonomy, requiring excellent organization, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
You will work in a fast-moving, international, technology-driven environment where hands-on execution and creative thinking are valued.
Selected events may require travel, but regular on-site attendance is not expected for every event.

• Own the event calendar from initial research and evaluation through planning, execution, lead management, and post-event follow-up.

• Research and source relevant HR, People, Mobility, and industry events across Germany, the DACH region, and Europe, assessing their strategic relevance and budget requirements.

• Manage multiple events simultaneously, coordinating timelines, deadlines, vendors, booth logistics, promotional materials, shipping, travel, and accommodation.

• Plan and deliver proprietary events such as roundtables, breakfasts, dinners, and meetups, including venue selection, catering, invitations, agendas, speakers, and on-site hosting.

• Manage webinars and digital event programs in collaboration with partners and customers, covering topics, speakers, promotion, registration, and follow-up.

• Drive event attendance and lead generation through pre-event outreach, invitations, on-site engagement, and structured lead handovers to Sales.

• Prepare internal teams for events through briefings, materials, talking points, schedules, and shift plans.

• Attend selected events where appropriate and represent the organization professionally with prospects, partners, speakers, and industry contacts.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and leadership to align event activities with broader go-to-market priorities.

• Continuously evaluate event performance and identify opportunities to improve attendance, engagement, lead quality, and overall event effectiveness.

• Professional proficiency in German and English, with the ability to communicate confidently with German-speaking venues, partners, speakers, prospects, and other stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate several events, deadlines, vendors, and deliverables simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to independently identify relevant event opportunities, evaluate their value, and take ownership of booking and execution.

• Hands-on mentality and willingness to manage every aspect of event delivery, from small logistical tasks to hosting events and coordinating stakeholders.

• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented when plans change or unexpected issues arise close to an event.

• Previous hands-on experience in event marketing, field marketing, B2B marketing, agency work, startup environments, working-student roles, or relevant personal projects is beneficial.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams and external partners.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with an international team.

• Interest in technology-driven environments and emerging technologies, particularly AI.

• Strong project management, prioritization, and follow-through skills.

• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on creating valuable events, generating engagement, and supporting commercial objectives.

• Part-time schedule of approximately 24–32 hours per week.

• Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.

• Opportunity to take workations for up to 183 days per year.

• Competitive salary.

• Virtual Stock Options (VSOPs), providing an opportunity to share in the organization's success.

• Monthly €200 budget for co-working space and/or sports subscriptions, prorated according to hours worked.

• Trust-based working environment with autonomy over how you organize your schedule.

• Merit-based culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Collaborative international team where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and shape processes.

• Exposure to a fast-growing HR technology environment and diverse European event landscape.