Reports To: Head-High Value Events and Sponsorships
Job 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
Click to apply on or before 13th August 2012
