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Jobs for an Event Manager in Ikeja, Lagos, April 6th 2015
This position is primarily responsible for managing the strategy and planning of special events, coordinating all amenities and accommodations at the event, managing event budgets and negotiating all event contracts.
Position: Event Manager
Gender: Male or Female
Years of Experience:1-3 years
Salary Expectation: 50-70 Naira
Location: Ikeja
Who we want:
The Manager will research and cultivate partnerships and event
sponsorships that increase advertising revenue. This individual will be
responsible for direct sales and working with team members to meet event
revenue goals, develop creative pitches, sponsorship packages and
comparable benefits for existing and potential advertising partners. In
addition, this person will manage internal review/approvals/tracking and
communication of Event Programs & Sponsorships to various
committees and internal stakeholders.
The Manager will also develop, manage and implement program
logistics, including relationships with internal and external partners
and outside vendors. This role will implement event venue sales and
marketing plans—engaging local business and corporations, developing
sales and promotional materials, and working with internal sales and
operating units to sell and implement event, print and multi-platform
digital programs and creative efforts associated with the goals of each
partnership.
What we need:
• Bachelor’s degree in
marketing, communications or related field and 1-3years direct sales
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cognate experience in hospitality• Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention
• Experience developing and implementing events/ sales/ marketing/promotion plans.
• Experience in project and basic account management including
budgetary responsibilities and demonstrated success with meeting direct
sales goals, revenue and development targets.
• Team spirited individual who is also willing to learn
• Sizeable experience in customer/humanities service
• Experience with cultivation and direct sales of events, strategic
business relationships, sponsorships and charitable sales promotions
with major corporate partners and local/regional business.
•
Experience with performing due diligence on new cause marketing events,
sponsorships and partnerships along with cost/benefit analysis.
• Experience selling, cultivating and managing client relationships.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates should bring their CV to 1, Fawole Lane, Near FIDSON Savoil bus stop, Obanikoro Lagos Or send your CV to [email protected]
Dress Code: Business Formal
On or before Thursday 9th April 2015.
Interview to be communicated
