Event Specialist

Division: Corporate Services Division Department: Corporate Communications Department Report to: Digital Marketing Manager Grade: Executive Assistant – Assistant Officer Estimated Date of Resumption: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 Job Summary

The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.
The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange continues to evolve to meet the needs of its valued customers, and to achieve the highest level of competitiveness. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
The bourse is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for Events Management, managing the setup and day-to-day execution of Brand plans, Conferences, Seminars, Exhibitions, Annual General Meetings and other Stakeholder Engagement activities and implementing corrective/adjustment actions to optimize effectiveness of the company’s Brand Management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Events Management – Produce detailed proposals for internal and external events e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets
Negotiate agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lowest cost and highest quality of service
Floor Planning, Development and Design of events
Source, interface and collate competitive quotes from suppliers on event’s Below The Line production requirements: – Invites – Event specific Interior Branding and Experiential elements – Event specific banners, backdrop posters leaflets and handbills – Event specific corporate giveaways – Source , interface and collate supplier’s competitive quotes for auxiliary services: – Artistes, Compere, et al – Catering services – Sound, Photography and Videography – Presentation Equipment, – Stage, Set and Lightings
Evaluate impact and carry out face-lift measures
Liaising with internal and external publics to ascertain their precise event requirements
Ensuring safety, legal and health obligations are adhered to
Coordinating relevant resources required for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media
Identifying and securing speakers or special guests for internal and external events
Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event setup and clearing the venue efficiently
Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders
Media relations: Support Media Team
Press Briefings, Personality Interviews, Media Parleys, Conferences
Preparation and Syndication of Press Releases and EXCO speeches
Investor Relations (Stakeholder Forums, Annual General Meetings, etc.)

Qualifications and Experience

Degree and/or Professional qualification in Communication, Experiential Marketing, Hospitality Management, Public Relations or Events Management.
3-5 years active experience in Events Management.
Copy writing skills is an added Advantage.

Functional Competencies:

Brand Management
Budgeting
Client Relationship Management
Cost Management
Negotiation
Process Management

Behavioural Competencies:

Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Decision Making
Effective Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
Influence
Initiative
Innovation
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Time Management

Apply via :

www.nse.com.ng