Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Event Manager
Location: Sururlere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector / Industry: Manufacturing (Hair extentions)
Position Summary
- We are looking for an Event Manager who will plan and organise events that will resonate with our audience and strategically highlight our clients and our brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for all events and ensure effective integrated marketing strategies for events that target our audience
- Successfully plan, manage and execute events end-to-end for the brand
- Build the event function to create revenue-generating opportunities for - both B2B and B2C
- Produce detailed proposals for events - timelines, venues, vendors, legal obligations, staffing and budgets
- Create work schedules for events, delegating and assigning roles as required for successful execution
- Represent the company in conversations with key stakeholders & partners
- Develop relationships to identify new monetizable event opportunities for the brand
- Manage all event planning, coordinate logistics and vendors, be hands-on on the day of the event to troubleshoot and ensure seamless, timely and cost-effective execution
- Create, maintain, and improve systems and processes for organizing events and the events function.
- Analyse and report on the performance and ROI of events and adapt future plans accordingly for optimal results
- Collaborate extensively with Sales to pitch event ideas to brands as part of their marketing mix.
- Act as a key partner for Sales teams by using the event function as a strategic tool for lead generation and to build relationships with key clients
- Support the Content team in content creation from events
- Ensure synergies with other products and teams are maximized and also closely collaborate with the international teams
- Ensure the brand has a presence at key events in Nigeria and the diaspora
- Contribute to team learning sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing on an ongoing basis
- Build relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the events space and across relevant industries
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and be aware of competitive activity in the market to ensure that the events offering is always innovative and impactful.
Desired Skills & Experience
- BSc./ HND/ MBA in any relevant discipline.
- 5-7 years of experience doing event management
- Passion for producing original, relatable, fashion and corporate events for Nigerian and Diaspora audience
- Strong business acumen to drive partnerships and revenue generation for events as a product
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Great negotiation skills to get the best price from venues and vendors
- Great relationship-building skills to cultivate a network of event partners across industries
- Strong understanding of building budgets within Excel and Presentations in Powerpoint.
Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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