Marketing, Events and Communications Officer at Emerging Platforms

Job Descriptions
In this job role, the marketing, events and communications officer will be responsible for:

• Creating and deploying annual marketing and corporate communications campaigns.
• He/she must also provide hand-on project management for all set/ad-hoc events, successfully manage all PR and Branding optimization schemes and as well as community drives and as well.

Other duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Use all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of Ventures Platforms
• Collect, research, and prepare communication materials for external and internal audiences
• Plan, develop and implement all PR strategies
• Organize events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
• Manage the Public Relations aspect of a potential crisis situation.
• Write and edit in-house newsletters, case studies, speeches, articles and reports
• Act as liaison officer between VP and members of the media houses, news agencies, individuals and other organizations
• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs
• Identify opportunities to establish new programs.
• Promote and market incubation services and capabilities to external audiences.
• Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential clients.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual reports.
• Take records of all customer inquiries and complaints, capturing and disseminating technical and business information as and when required.
• Ensure proper filing and tracking of all correspondences and documents
• Create and manage customer database.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following relevant work experience and competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Extroverted and analytical in nature;
• Great interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Service orientation;
• Strong work ethic and personal initiative;
• Excellent organizational and task management skills and Excellent Client service orientation.