Recent Job for a Event Manager/ Marketing Executive in a Reputable Event Centre

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, a reputable Event Centre located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Event Manager/ Marketing Executive Location: Ojodu, Lagos Responsibilities

• Source and secure new business relationship for the centre.
• Create marketing strategies and campaigns and undertake all duties necessary to deliver such strategies and marketing objectives.
• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, audience and objectives.
• Prepare event budgets and ensure adherence.
• Measure and analyse the event activity against targets and building on success of activities.
• Cold calling to arrange meetings for the MD with potential customers to prospect for new business.
• Nurture and build relationships with current and potential corporate/private clients.
• Ensure excellent customer service delivery for all events held.
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the organizations events success.
• Manage the production and distribution of all marketing and sales materials through print and electronic distribution via the Internet.
• Maintaining and updating customer databases, sending out seasonal promotions and mailers to customers.
• Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.

• B.Sc/HND in Hospitality/Hotel Management, Public Relation & Promotion and other Social Sciences.
• Aged between 25-40 years with a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in a similar position.
• The ideal person must demonstrate a proven track record in marketing and selling events, high quality standards, initiative, results orientation, creativity and integrity.
• Experience of successfully planning and delivering corporate/private events.
• Must be willing to learn fast; Good negotiation, sales and marketing skills.
• Budget awareness.
• Social Media, Events/Project & Relationship Management Skills.
• Customer Service, Excellent Written and Spoken Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Good organisational and planning skills.