Etisalat Nigeria: Manager, High Value Sponsorship & Events

Etisalat’s vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Manager, High Value Sponsorship & Events

Location: Lagos, NG

Job Summary
Oversee all EMTS’s High value sponsorship, events and coordinate approved merchandising activities as required.

Principal Functions

• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to events management and sponsorship activities.
• Support the identification and evaluation of appropriate sponsorship targets for Etisalat Nigeria
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Head, Events & Sponsorship to define and develop a sponsorship and events strategy for Etisalat high value customers.
• Work closely with the Head, Events & Sponsorship to develop the annual schedule for Etisalat’s participation in local and international events including events for high value and corporate customers.
• Identify and evaluate appropriate opportunities for Etisalat’s participation in events/ sponsorship initiatives/exhibitions targeted at high value customers aimed at:
• Enhancing its brand visibility; and
• Promoting existing products and services.
• Build business cases for sponsorship and events for high value customers, highlighting estimates of potential return on investment and proffer recommendations to the Head, Events and sponsorships.
• Oversee the distribution of appropriate promotional/gift items to high value customers for goodwill and enhancement of Etisalat’s corporate image.
• Provide input into high value sponsorship, events and exhibitions related publications via all channels including the Etisalat corporate portal/website, newspapers, magazines etc.
• Liaise with the Legal division in ensuring proper negotiation and compliance to all relevant contractual agreements.
• Manage inter-functional relations between the unit and various departmental functions to ensure synergy.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the High Value sponsorship unit.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Events and Sponsorships
• Identify and evaluate appropriate sponsorship targets and proffer recommendations to the Head, Events & Sponsorship. Create new business relations and secure sponsorship investments for Etisalat Nigeria
• Ensure creation of adequate advertising opportunities within identified sponsorship targets, in order to enhance Etisalat Nigeria’s brand promotion, recognition and popularity
• Review and evaluate all sponsorship requests and proffer recommendations to the Head, Events & Sponsorship
• Implement the Sponsorship team’s work programmes and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Events & Sponsorship

Educational Requirements

• First degree in Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or any relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• An MBA or relevant post graduate/ professional qualification is an added advantage.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience with at least three (3) years at supervisory level.
• Previous experience in events and sponsorship management in a corporate environment
• Industry knowledge
• Events and Sponsorship management
• Project Management
• Communication
• Presentation/Facilitation
• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Results Orientation
• People Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Personal Effectiveness
• Customer Focus
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online