VIP Delegate Acquisition Manager , Fintech Meetup Europe
Location: Hybrid, London
A bit about us
We’re
Hyve - organiser of the world’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking B2B events. As the chosen event partner to many of the world’s leading companies, our platforms play a critical role in their strategies - helping them enter new markets, accelerate growth and connect with the people who matter most.
Our portfolio features some of the world’s leading events in sectors like ecommerce, healthcare, edtech, and fintech. We’re growing fast with an entrepreneurial culture that empowers big ideas and quick action, plus an ambitious acquisition strategy bringing exciting new events into our mix.
Alongside our market-leading events, we’re building tech and data-driven products that supercharge connections – from one-to-one meeting programs and curated table talks to year-round engagement platforms.
Whatever your role, you’ll join a global team redefining how industries connect, collaborate, and grow – working with some of the most talented people in the business.
Think that sounds good? Wait until our talent acquisition team tells you about the culture.
A bit about you
First things first: whatever your background, beliefs or ambitions, there’s a culture of belonging at Hyve — and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you’ve come from, but where you want to go.
You’ll thrive here if you’re curious, collaborative and not afraid to challenge convention. We look for people who take pride in what they do, who are excited by change and always moving forward. The kind of people who stay open, keep learning, and look for better ways to make an impact.
Our shared behaviours guide how we work: we dare to do things differently, own our work, embrace collaboration, stay true to ourselves and others, and remember that optimism wins.
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.
A bit about the role
We are hiring a Community / Category Manager to help build and deliver the hosted buyer programme for Fintech Meetup Europe. You’ll focus on recruiting high-quality participants across three core categories: 1) Banks & Financial Institutions, 2) Retailers & Merchants, and 3) Investors.
This is a hands-on, outreach-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys community building, data-driven lead generation, and cultivating senior relationships. You’ll help identify, engage, and onboard 350+ hosted buyers who commit to participating in pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings during the event.
You’ll work closely with our Sales, Marketing, Content, and Ops teams to ensure hosted participants align with sponsor priorities, enjoy a high-quality experience, and ultimately help drive successful commercial outcomes.
This role is critical to the success of Fintech Meetup Europe’s hosted buyer programme, which underpins the event’s unique value proposition and drives ROI for both sponsors and attendees. By securing and supporting high-quality decision-makers across banking, retail, and investment, you will ensure the delivery of thousands of curated, high-impact meetings, helping to differentiate the event in a competitive market and directly contributing to its commercial performance and brand credibility.
This role reports t o: Community Manager, Fintech Meetup Europe
About Fintech Meetup Europe
Fintech Meetup Europe is the most efficient way for the region’s �ntech ecosystem to connect, learn, and do business. Built by the team behind Fintech Meetup USA, this new launch brings our industry-de�ning meetings model to Europe for the �rst time, powered by our proprietary platform that delivers over 25,000 double opt-in connections. At the centre of the event is Europe’s largest hosted meetings programme for �ntech, bringing together more senior decision-makers from banks, �nancial institutions, retailers, merchants, and investors than any other �ntech event in the region. Participants join the programme for free and commit to up to eight 1:1 meetings, making it the most curated and outcome-driven experience in the industry. By replacing traditional exhibition with high-value conversations and structured networking, Fintech Meetup Europe delivers unmatched ROI, relationship-building, and strategic outcomes for both attendees and sponsors.
We are hiring a Community / Category Manager to help build and deliver the hosted buyer programme for Fintech Meetup Europe. You’ll focus on recruiting high-quality participants across three core categories: 1) Banks & Financial Institutions, 2) Retailers & Merchants, and 3) Investors.
This is a hands-on, outreach-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys community building, data-driven lead generation, and cultivating senior relationships. You’ll help identify, engage, and onboard 350+ hosted buyers who commit to participating in pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings during the event.
You’ll work closely with our Sales, Marketing, Content, and Ops teams to ensure hosted participants align with sponsor priorities, enjoy a high-quality experience, and ultimately help drive successful commercial outcomes.
This role is critical to the success of Fintech Meetup Europe’s hosted buyer programme, which underpins the event’s unique value proposition and drives ROI for both sponsors and attendees. By securing and supporting high-quality decision-makers across banking, retail, and investment, you will ensure the delivery of thousands of curated, high-impact meetings, helping to differentiate the event in a competitive market and directly contributing to its commercial performance and brand credibility.
As part of your job, you’ll :
- Support the outreach, onboarding, and relationship management of hosted buyers across core categories
- Build and maintain category pipelines using tools like LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Clay, and HubSpot
- Deliver outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and calls, following up to secure attendee commitments
- Manage hosted onboarding, logistics comms, and pre-event engagement to ensure successful participation
- Work with Sales to ensure hosted participation aligns with client expectations and needs
- Track progress against hosted buyer targets, flag risks early, and suggest solutions
- Support hosted programming onsite at Fintech Meetup Europe, including check-in and meeting flow
- Keep CRM and reporting tools up to date to track outreach and programme performance
Here’s what we’re looking for from you:
- 5+ years’ experience in B2B community management, hosted buyer recruitment, delegate sales, or VIP engagement (ideally in events, media, or �ntech)
- Con�dent communicating with senior stakeholders and sharing the value of the hosted experience
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and CRM discipline
- Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot or similar outreach/CRM tools
- Comfortable managing outreach pipelines and delivering against targets
- Positive, proactive, and collaborative – a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
- Interest or background in �ntech, �nancial services, payments, retail, or investment is a plus
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