Sponsorship and Events Executive

At Lion, we're not just about brewing great beer; we're about creating unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of our products to bring communities together, spark conversations, and create lasting memories.  Our Sales team are driven to put our brands at the heart of every social occasion – our outstanding portfolio includes the likes of Speight’s, Steinlager, Hyoketsu & Smirnoff.

An internal promotion has opened up an exciting opportunity for a Sponsorship & Events Executive to join our National On Premise team, reporting to our Business Development Manager.  We’re open to the successful candidate being based in any of our Sales offices in the main centres – Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, though Auckland is the preferred location due to the proximity of the key stakeholder for this role.

This is a fixed term contract through to the start of February 2026

In this role your key focus will be continuing to grow our reach in the events and sponsorship space for our Sales & Marketing teams through the planning, activation and review of all opportunities. You will also be responsible for managing the existing relationships we have in this space and fostering new relationships.   
 
You will be responsible for:
•    Ensuring all events are executed in line with Marketing and Regional Sales strategies

•    Managing the yearly event planning calendar (including timing, brand, funding, equipment etc)
•    Own the creation of event contracts
•    Securing new event opportunities in line with brand strategies to grow Lion’s presence in market
•    Continually improve and facilitate the sponsorship process to ensure best practice outcomes and execution of pourage and/or activation at events
 
You will need to have the following skills & experience:
•    Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail 
•    Experience in events and/or sponsorship management
•    An ability to prioritise a diverse workload to deliver outcomes
•    Strong relationship building skills across a diverse group of stakeholders
•    Project management skills
 

If this sounds like a bit of you, don’t miss out!  Here you’ll enjoy a vibrant team culture, challenger mindset, and commitment to excellence, which has placed us at the forefront of the industry. We don't just offer a job; we offer growth and development ‘on tap’ where you can unleash your potential and be part of something extraordinary!