
Events & Partnerships Manager
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job description
đ Who are we?
At Aquablu, weâre not just selling waterâweâre transforming the way the world hydrates. Born in 2018 with a bold mission to eliminate single-use plastics, our founders Marnix and Marc launched a smarter, cleaner, and tastier alternative. Today, Aquablu systems are tapped in 16 countries and counting, with partners like Heineken, Adyen, and Marriott joining our wave. Together, weâre on a mission to save one billion plastic bottles by 2030.
âWeâre not just quenching thirst - weâre powering a movement thatâs thirsty for change.â â Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu
Ready to make waves through partnerships and experiences?
Weâre looking for an energetic and creative Events & Partnerships Manager to level up Aquabluâs brand presence. From leading trade shows and co-branded activations to building strategic partnerships, youâll be the experience architect behind some of our most high-impact brand moments.
Youâll bring structure, energy, and strategy to our event calendar and partnershipsâmaking sure every experience is premium, on-brand, and unforgettable.
What youâll be doing
Lead Event Strategy & Execution - Own our event roadmap, from product launches to pop-up tastings and partner activations. Booths, budgets, lead genâyouâve got it.
Create Co-Branded Experiences - Work with lifestyle brands and wellness partners to deliver unique, co-hosted experiences that make a lasting impression.
Drive Strategic Partnerships - Identify and grow partnerships beyond our reseller network, together with the Brand Manager. Think: corporate wellness, sustainability orgs, premium lifestyle brands.
Elevate the Brand - Collaborate with content and design teams to translate the Aquablu lifestyle into premium physical and digital moments.
Measure What Matters - Track KPIs across event ROI, lead gen, brand engagement, and partnership impactâand iterate fast.
Be Our Experience Architect - Ensure everything we show to the world reflects Aquabluâs bold, clean, and purpose-driven identity.
â What you bring
3-5 years of experience in event marketing, partnerships, or brand activations (B2B is a plus!).
A proven track record in planning and executing trade shows and experiential events.
Natural relationship-builder with a talent for creating win-win partnerships.
Obsession with premium brand experiences and standout storytelling.
Strong project management skills a.k.a. you know how to keep plates spinning.
Analytical mindset. We need you to measure your impact and learn from it.
Fluent in English (extra European languages = bonus points).
Thrive in a fast-moving scaleup where initiative is everything.
đ§ Why Aquablu?
Purpose with Impact - Help reshape global drinking habits and eliminate single-use plastics.
Creative + Performance Driven - Your ideas donât sit on a shelf - they hit the ground and drive results.
Growth & Learning - A scale-up where development is real, not a buzzword.
Culture of Collaboration - Work with a team thatâs ambitious, bold, and fun.
Great Vibes - Weekly team lunches, regular events, office tunes, and unlimited sparkling water.
đź Compensation range: âŹ45.000 - âŹ60.000 annually.
đ§ââď¸ Gym membership
đ´ Pension plan (Zwizerleven, 50/50 split)
đŻ Ready to apply?
Weâd love to meet you. Hit the apply button, send us your CV, and (if you like) tell us in a few lines why this role speaks to you.
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