Event Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Position Summary

• We are looking for an Event Manager who will plan and organise events that will resonate with our audience and strategically highlight our clients and our brands.

Key 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years of experience doing event management
• BSc./ HND/ MBA in any relevant discipline.
• 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.