Etisalat Nigeria Recruiting Specialist-High Value Events and Sponsorships

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:

Apply online here