Events Manager Job at Etisalat Nigeria

[Jobrib]

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

Apply to this job