Job Opportunities at U-Connect Human Resources Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Programming & Event Coordination, including researching types of events, possible speakers, event planning and creating and maintaining the events calendar.
• Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts.
• Understand requirements and details of each event
• Plan and organize events with attention to budgets and timing
• Identify and Schedule appropriate speakers, musicians, poets, fashion designers etc for events
• Identify and compare different vendors (catering, decorators, photographers etc.)
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors to obtain the most favourable terms
• Seek and identify possible partners and discuss with BD Manager
• Carefully oversee the event & offer solutions to resolve problems in a timely manner
• Handle post-event reports.
• Develop event feedback surveys.
• Cultivate positive relationships with key members of the community, local business leaders, and companies doing business with the Club or newly signed members, and local and international media.
• Assist with content from events for the Monthly newsletter.
• Perform any other tasks requested by management.

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Multi-tasker
• Self-motivated
• Ability to provide effective written and verbal instructions,
• Problem solver
• Innovative thinker

Educational and Work-Related Experience:

• 1st Degree (1st Class or 2nd Class) in Social Sciences or any relevant courses.
• knowledge of general business administration practices.
• 5 years of similar experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Must possess basic office computer skills (i.e. – Word, excel, power point, adobe, outlook, etc.) for business communication.
• Portfolio of successful events
• Sense of ownership and pride in job performance and impact on company’s success
• Basic accounting skills to track spending and stick to a budget
• Knowledge of risk management to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them
•  Good networking skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers and attract new customers

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is competitive for the right candidate.

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Key Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities of the marketing Manager will include:

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase membership and brand awareness of the club.
• Creating / managing leads database for potential members
• Planning and executing advertising campaigns across different channels such as digital, print, and outdoor media.
• Creating and managing social media marketing campaigns to engage with members and potential members.
• Conducting market research to identify target audiences and discover new opportunities to attract and retain members.
• Developing and managing email marketing campaigns to promote upcoming events, club news, and member benefits.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistency of branding and messaging across all marketing and communication efforts.
• Maintaining the club's website and ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and reflects the club's brand and values.
• Creating or overseeing the creation of promotional material such as brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Organizing or assisting to organise and promote events and activities to encourage member engagement and retention.
• Measuring and analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and making data- driven decisions to improve future initiatives.
• Building relationships with external organizations and partners that align with the club's values and mission.
• Managing the club's public relations and ensuring positive media coverage.
• Collaborating with the club's management team to understand member needs and preferences to develop targeted marketing messages.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and implementing innovative marketing strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
• Managing the marketing budget and ensuring cost-effectiveness of all marketing efforts.

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Motivated, self-starter
• Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools and techniques in social media

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10 years of previous experience in a PR or Marketing role is essential.
• Relevant degree qualification (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Productivity tools
• Must be fluent and have an excellent command of the English language
• Digital Communications
• Oversee website management and external comms (useful)
• Good understanding of the use and effect of social media
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Planner), Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and productivity tools.
• Passion for the service industry and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service to members.