Location: Lagos
URL: www.etisalat.com.ng (http://career.etisalat.com.ng/career/www.etisalat.com.ng)
Description:
Division: Brands & Communications
Reports To: Head-Events & Sponsorship
Job Summary:
Ensure the execution of all commercial events, exhibitions and fairs aimed at enhancing Etisalat Nigeria's corporate image/ brand
Principal Functions:
Keep abreast of global and local best practice with regards to events management
Assist in continuously reviewing the unit's activities, making recommendations for improvement and implementing approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team
Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit's strategy
Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including outsourced event managers
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/ visibility and proffer recommendations to the Head-Events and Sponsorship
Liaise with the Sponsorship, Communications and Merchandising teams in ensuring adequate and prompt supply of promotional items for events and fairs
Ensure the distribution of appropriate promotional/ gift items at Etisalat Nigeria events to foster goodwill and enhancement of 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, 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 subordinate's 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 assigned by the Head-Events and Sponsorship
Educational Requirements: First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Postgraduate/ professional qualification(s) in a related field will be an added advantage
Experience & Skills: Between five (5) and nine (9) years relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
Click to apply on or before 26th April 2012
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