Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting Specialist-High Value Events and Sponsorships.
Job Title: Specialist-High Value Events and Sponsorships
Location: Lagos
Division: Brands and Communications
Reports To: Head-High Value Events and Sponsorships
Summary:
- Identify and drive the development and implementation of Events and Sponsorships primarily targeted at the High Value segment
- Manage end-to-end processes with extensive marketing experience and a passion for driving results through innovative thinking
Principal Functions:
- Identify and provide regular reports on all Etisalat high-value sponsorships as well as industry trends and best practices in high value sponsorship
- Assist in developing comprehensive integrated sponsorship proposals and business cases for the attention of the Head-High Value Events & Sponsorships
- Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve high-value sponsorship strategy
- Assist in identification, assessment and evaluation of potential high-value sponsorship properties
- Measure, report and communicate relevant metrics and evaluation for existing high-value sponsorship properties in order to ensure ROI
- Maintain an accurate record of high-value sponsorship investments and rejections
- Facilitate and manage sponsorship execution for all properties ensuring brand obligations are adhered to by governing bodies, promoter or sponsored bodies and suppliers
- Assist with the development and execution of activation plans for new and existing high-value sponsorship assets in order to specifically add unique value at all high-value event offerings for the target audience
- Liaise with all relevant streams and units for activation requirements in order to ensure synergy in communication and all deliverables
- Manage and support all high-value events and activations for sponsorship properties in line with agreed processes and procedures
- Perform any other duties as advised by the Head High Value Events and Sponsorships
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will provide an advantage
Experience & Skills:
- Between three (3) and five (5) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in brand management, events planning, logistics or coordination experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience knowledge of meeting planning and execution best practices
Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Solid understanding of advertising and/ or events industry
- Team-player spirit with an exceptional customer service attitude, versatility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and programmes
- Ability to plan and manage a working budget
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong network of relevant industry contacts
- Good understanding of luxury market
Application Closing Date
13th August 2012.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online