Creative and Event Lead at Hazon Holdings

Job Description

• He/she will manage the whole process from the planning stage, right through to running the actual event and the post-event evaluation.
• The role is very hands-on and often involves working as part of a team.
• You’ll need to visit clients, partners,venues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives;
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers;
• Be in charge of hiring personnel (volunteers, ushers, etc.)
• Lead promotional activities for every event;
• Ensure events are completed smoothly and step up to resolve issues that might occur;
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports
• Produce detailed proposals for events (for example, timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
• Coordinate all operations, prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Research venues, suppliers and contractors, and then negotiate prices and hire;
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (venue, catering, travel);
• Liaise with communications and marketing teams to publicize and promote the event;
• Organize facilities for security, first aid, hospitality and the media;
• Make sure that legal, health and safety obligations are followed;
• Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently;
• Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events;

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication or Marketing
• Experience in event management
• Track record of high-level attention to detail and ability to follow through and see projects to successful completion
• Experience in B2B account management
• Working knowledge of the food, fashion, beauty, craft and technology space in Nigeria and West Africa
• Strong networking skills and corporate relationships are an advantage
• Event/Project Management certification is an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.

Key Attributes:

• Project management skills, knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management, proficiency in MS Office, outstanding communication and negotiation ability, excellent organizational skills, a knack for problem-solving, customer-service orientation and leadership skills.