Initiate International

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Initiate International  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Our client, a well-established operator within the iGaming and Sports Betting sector, is looking for a Sales Events & Marketing Coordinator to drive the planning and execution of high-impact events, brand activations and partnership initiatives that directly support customer acquisition, retention and revenue growth.

If you have experience in live events, commercial activations and high-energy environments get you going, this role will hit the sweet spot.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, regulated industry where timing, precision and brand consistency are non-negotiable.

The Role

Youll be responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality sports betting and iGaming events, sponsorship activations and promotional campaigns that elevate brand visibility and strengthen commercial partnerships.

Your remit will include:

  • Planning and executing internal and external events including sportsbook activations, race-day events, tournaments, launches, trade shows, conferences and client engagements
  • Managing end-to-end event delivery: venues, branding, registrations, guest experience, on-site coordination and post-event close-out
  • Supporting sales and commercial teams with event-led lead generation, VIP engagement and partnership development
  • Coordinating marketing campaigns linked to betting promotions, sponsorships and major sporting or racing calendars
  • Ensuring strict brand consistency across all event materials, digital assets and promotional collateral
  • Managing event-related suppliers and agencies, negotiating pricing and service levels to maximise ROI
  • Developing and controlling event and marketing budgets, tracking spend and measuring performance
  • Coordinating logistics including travel, accommodation, equipment, setup and breakdown
  • Ensuring compliance with operational, health and safety, and industry-related standards at all events
  • Preparing post-event and campaign reports with insights, performance data and commercial recommendations

What Youll Bring

This role is best suited to someone who understands the pace, pressure and commercial realities of iGaming, betting, racing or adjacent entertainment industries.

Youll need:

  • A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Marketing, Communications, Events Management or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years experience in events, marketing coordination, sales support or partnership roles
  • Experience working in iGaming, Sports Betting, Racing, hospitality, entertainment or high-volume B2C environments
  • Strong event planning, stakeholder coordination and project management skills
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to support revenue-driven initiatives
  • Vendor negotiation and supplier management experience
  • Budget management and financial tracking capability
  • Intermediate MS Office proficiency
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays aligned to sporting and betting calendars
  • Willingness to travel within South Africa

The Right Mindset

You are:

  • Calm under pressure and comfortable in live-event environments
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Commercially minded and brand-conscious
  • Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused
  • A team player who takes ownership and delivers without hand-holding

Why This Role Stands Out

Youll be operating at the heart of a high-growth, high-energy industry, delivering experiences that directly influence customer engagement, partnerships and commercial performance. If you want exposure, responsibility and the chance to make measurable impact in iGaming and Sports Betting, this role delivers exactly that.

Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
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