Event Specialist at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

The Nigerian Stock Exchange, services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa's financial markets. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Specialist

Location: Lagos
Division: Shared Services Division    
Department: Corporate Communications Department
Report to: Head, Corporate Communications
Estimated Date of Resumption: Monday, March 23, 2020

Job Summary

• The bourse is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for Events Management, managing the setup and day-to-day execution of Brand plans, Conferences, Seminars, Exhibitions, Annual General Meetings and other Stakeholder Engagement activities and implementing corrective/adjustment actions to optimize effectiveness of the company’s Brand Management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Management
• Prospect companies to bring them to list on The Exchange’s Boards – ASEM, Main Board and Premium Board. Market and sell various products & services of the NSE to prospective and existing listed companies to increase the listing value proposition
• Develop, and maintain trusted relationships with the leadership and executive level of listed companies, eg CEO, CFO, and Board Members
• Promote listed company interface with The Exchange through participation at “bell ringing” ceremonies, “Facts behind the Figures” and attendance at relevant NSE events. Develop expertise in assigned industry sector(s) to enhance marketing and relationship management
• Understand the business needs and operations of the potential and listed companies’ community
• Contribute to the achievement of listing sales goals and retention of revenue
• Through pro-active relationship management, identify new products / incremental revenue opportunities
• Present to industry associations on capital markets and listing related issues
• Respond to enquiries from prospective and listed companies
• Organize periodic forums with listed companies as determined by market conditions and The Exchange’s business imperatives
• Work closely with the Product Management team and other teams to provide market intelligence on ongoing product and service development
• Generally act as the main point of contact for listed companies with The Exchange

Functional Competencies:

• Brand Management
• Budgeting
• Client Relationship Management
• Cost Management
• Financial Management
• Negotiation
• Process Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Effective Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
• Influence
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Time Management
• Strict attention to detail

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 2-5 years post NYSC experience
• Degree and / or Professional Qualification in Communication, Experiential Marketing, or Events Management
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2020.