Job Title: Manager, Events
Locations: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary: Execute all commercial events, exhibits and fairs aimed at enhancing Etisalat Nigeria's corporate image/ brand
Principal Functions:
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices with regard to events management
• Support the Head-Events & Sponsorship in continuously reviewing the unit?s activities; make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced team performance
• Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit?s strategy
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Co-ordinate all activities involved in planning Etisalat Nigeria events including preparation of event plans/ programmes, communication plans, media material, venue selection and post-event evaluation
• Identify opportunities for Etisalat Nigeria to participate in local and international events with the aim of enhancing brand image and visibility; proffer recommendations for the attention of the Head-Events and Sponsorship
• Liaise with the Communications and Merchandising team to ensure adequate and prompt supply of promotional items for events and fairs
• Ensure distribution of appropriate promotional and gift items at Etisalat Nigeria events to foster goodwill and enhance the organization?s corporate image
• Liaise with the visual advertising team to ensure adequate visibility of all planned events
• Implement the Events unit?s work programmes and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the unit to optimize performance, boost morale and enhance productivity
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates? performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the Events unit
• Prepare/ compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-Events and Sponsorship
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Events and Sponsorship
Educational Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in any relevant discipline
• Postgraduate/ professional qualifications and/ or certifications in a related field will be an advantage
Experience, Skills & Competencies: Between six (6) and eight (8) directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
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