Food & Beverage Partnerships Manager – Italian Speaker

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SiGMA World

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51 - 200 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

🎮 Gaming

eCommerce • Gaming

SiGMA World is a leading authority in the iGaming sector, specializing in events related to casino, digital games, esports, and remote gaming. Hosting a series of global events in locations like Budapest and Malta, SiGMA facilitates networking and business opportunities within the gaming industry. The company plays a critical role in connecting professionals in the gaming, payment, and public relations sectors, driving innovation and collaboration in the digital gaming landscape.

📋 Description

• Identify and build a pipeline of relevant Italian food and beverage brands, distributors, suppliers, and potential partners • Use existing industry connections to introduce SiGMA to key decision-makers and new business opportunities • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with Italian suppliers and brands • Identify supplier opportunities for activations, partnerships, product placements, catering, sponsorships, and other commercial opportunities at SiGMA events • Own supplier acquisition from initial introduction through confirmed activation or partnership • Build understanding of the Italian F&B supplier landscape, particularly in Rome and the surrounding region • Attend relevant trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities as a SiGMA representative • Collaborate with Events, Logistics, Commercial, and Partnerships teams on event activations • Negotiate and coordinate commercial arrangements with suppliers • Maintain an up-to-date database and pipeline of potential and active suppliers • Identify new brands and market opportunities that could add value to SiGMA events • Provide regular updates on supplier pipeline, opportunities, and market developments

🎯 Requirements

• Native or fluent Italian • Strong English communication skills • Existing network within Italian food and beverage, hospitality, distribution, retail, or related industries • Strong knowledge of food and beverage brands, distributors, and suppliers in Italy • Proven experience in business development, partnerships, sales, supplier management, account management, events, or a similar commercial role • Strong networking and relationship-building skills • Ability to independently identify opportunities and turn contacts into business relationships • Commercially driven, proactive, and comfortable with targets and business development • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Willingness to travel and attend relevant industry and trade events • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with international teams • Nice to have: experience with food distributors, hospitality groups, FMCG companies, or F&B brands • Nice to have: experience in event partnerships, sponsorships, activations, or supplier acquisition • Nice to have: strong understanding of the Italian food and hospitality market • Nice to have: experience working in an international or fast-growing company