Overview
Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
Job Position: Event Coordinator & Partnership Officer
Job Location: Sururlere, Lagos
Job Description
- We are looking for an Event Coordinator and partnership who will plan and organise events that will resonate with our audience and strategically highlight our clients and our brands.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for all events and ensure effective integrated marketing strategies for events that target our audience.
- Successfully plan, manage and execute events end-to-end for the brand.
- Build the event function to create revenue-generating opportunities for – both B2B and B2C.
- Produce detailed proposals for events – timelines, venues, vendors, legal obligations, staffing and budgets.
- Create work schedules for events, delegating and assigning roles as required for successful execution.
- Represent the company in conversations with key stakeholders & partners.
- Develop relationships to identify new monetizable event opportunities for the brand.
- Manage all event planning, coordinate logistics and vendors, be hands-on on the day of the event to troubleshoot and ensure seamless, timely and cost-effective execution.
- Create, maintain, and improve systems and processes for organizing events and the events function.
- Analyse and report on the performance and ROI of events and adapt future plans accordingly for optimal results
- Collaborate extensively with Sales to pitch event ideas to brands as part of their marketing mix.
- Act as a key partner for Sales teams by using the event function as a strategic tool for lead generation and to build relationships with key clients.
- Support the Content team in content creation from events.
- Ensure synergies with other products and teams are maximized and also closely collaborate with the international teams.
- Ensure the brand has a presence at key events in Nigeria and the diaspora.
- Contribute to team learning sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing on an ongoing basis
- Build relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the events space and across relevant industries.
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and be aware of competitive activity in the market to ensure that the events offering is always innovative and impactful.
Job Requirements
- B.Sc / HND/ MBA in any relevant discipline.
- 3 – 5 years of experience doing event management.
- Passion for producing original, relatable, fashion and corporate events for Nigerian and Diaspora audience.
- Strong business acumen to drive partnerships and revenue generation for events as a product.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Great negotiation skills to get the best price from venues and vendors.
- Great relationship-building skills to cultivate a network of event partners across industries.
- Strong understanding of building budgets within Excel and Presentations in Powerpoint.
Application Deadline
20th January, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.