Manager, Events & Sponsorship at T2 Mobile (Formerly 9mobile)

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Events & Sponsorship

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Ensure the execution of all commercial events, exhibitions and fairs aimed at enhancing EMTS’s corporate image/brand.

Roles and  Responsibilities
Tactical:

• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to events management.
• Assist in continuously reviewing the unit’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement 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.

Operational:

• Coordinate all activities involved in planning EMTS’s events including preparation of event plans/programmes, communication plans, media material, venue selection and post-event evaluation.
• Identify opportunities for EMTS 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 EMTS’s events to foster goodwill and enhancement of the organisation’s corporate image.
• Liaise with the visual advertising team to ensure adequate visibility of all planned events.
• Implement the Events unit’s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the unit to optimise 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 as assigned by the Head, Events and Sponsorship.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• First Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Required Capabilities:

• Knowledge
• Industry knowledge
• Public Relations
• Events and Sponsorship Management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online