Brand & Events Manager

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  Manage new and existing corporate branding platforms and value building engagements through brand management, effective storytelling and social interactions.
  
• Support the procurement and branding of corporate gift items and other collaterals, branding same as per HBM Nigeria Plc’s brand guidelines for different stakeholder groups
  
• Ensure effective branding of HBM Nigeria Plc’s events within and outside the organisation
  
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve events and brand strategy.
  
• Build relationships with influencers, journalists and media outlets
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand guidelines are adhered to for events, collateral production and publications
  
• Work closely with the digital and communications manager in collaboration with the commercial team on brand messaging, content and design
  
• Oversee the branding of digital platforms, brand collateral and designs and ensure brand consistency across at all touch points of our operations
  

• Plan and coordinate corporate events and employee engagements in collaboration with the Engagement and Communications Executive, ensuring alignment with objectives, target audience and business requirements.
  
• Lead end-to-end event management, from concept development and planning through execution, bringing innovative and creative ideas to enhance the overall event experience.
  
• Manage event budgets and commercial processes, including vendor sourcing, negotiation and adherence to the organisation’s procure-to-pay requirements.
  
• Coordinate agencies, vendors and event operations to ensure seamless execution and high-quality delivery of all corporate events.
  

Requirements

Critical Experience

• 5 years’ work experience in event management/coordination in a corporate setting.
  
• Experience of stakeholder/vendor management
  
• Experience of public speaking
  
• Skilled in project management
  
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  

Critical Knowledge

•  Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management and branding
  
• A knack for problem-solving