Manager, Sponsorships and Events at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Sponsorships and Events

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Marketing

About the Role

• This role will have full responsibilities for planning and organizing events and sponsorship for the company, the customers and for the various products.
• He/she will be responsible for all operational, implementation and post event and sponsorship activities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to define event and sponsorship goals, objectives and specific implementation plans that promote the brand and Flutterwave’s objectives
• Create and plan event(s) to foster networking opportunities. Determine strategic opportunities for success that may include sponsorships, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, breakout, and innovative session, and more
• Maintain a calendar of events and sponsorship, implement a system that enables and anticipates mid- and long-term planning and effective event and sponsorship management for all products and company activities
• Create innovative event concepts and unique designs following, adapting, and enhancing current and future industry trends. Manage exhibitor contracts and relationships with business and event associations
• Create targeted activities and events with the intent of maximising on revenue as well as overseeing the various activities and events at Flutterwave
• Prepare and handle events and sponsorship budgets and invoicing for the entire events calendar. As well as delivering on the overall event and sponsorship strategies
• Collaborate and coordinate with various departments in overseeing the planning, logistics and production of all events
• Manage branding and communication of all events as well as being present during key activities and events at Flutterwave
• Promote and source opportunities to increase awareness, promote, develop and maintain good external relations to strengthen Flutterwave’s image
• Develop initiatives to recruit new sponsors
• Draft sponsorship packages for a variety of events, initiatives, and programs
• Maintain a suitable database of all sponsorship activity such as progress timelines and contract values
• Ensure that Flutterwave fulfils all its sponsorship agreements obligations by obtaining all required information from sponsors such as contact information, corporate logos, banners, and any other materials specified in the contract
• Develop and execute CSR programs as well as conducting periodic program reviews to assess outcomes and effectiveness

Competency and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in event strategy, planning, and/or operations, ideally in the tech industry
• Extensive experience owning / running large-scale strategic events.
• Knowledge of event scheduling, production, administration, and event sponsorship is required.
• A keen eye for detail
• Creativity
• Analytical mind and strong quantitative skills
• Excellent organizational planning and project management skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online