Advertising and Sponsorship Executive Job at ForeMedia Group Plc

ForeMedia Group is widely considered a pioneer in bringing quality Afro-centric entertainment to audiences worldwide. Since our launching in December 2018, we have been committed to developing cultural and artistic Afrocentric creativity. ForeMedia Group is a catalyst and natural extension to the creative talent of African descendants and beyond. We build a digital ecosystem for talents to learn, create, distribute, and monetise across the entire digital entertainment landscape to give African creatives a voice on a global stage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Advertising and Sponsorship Executive
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are recruiting for the position of an Advertising and Sponsorship Executive.
• A results-driven individual who is experienced and keen to develop new skills related to Advertising and sponsorship,who cares a lot about detail and pride in impeccable execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Advertising and Sponsorship Executive is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans/strategies and ensuring maximum impact in terms of advertising and Sponsor attraction retention.

Job Duties

• Build and develop sponsorship, corporate engagement, partnership and other relevant packages for the company event portfolio
• Liaise and meet with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements
• Conduct market competitive analysis to develop roadmap and sales strategy to secure new business.
• Create marketing and promotion plans for the sponsorship, corporate engagement and partnership packages
• Manage the creative process behind promotional materials for advertising, sponsorship, corporate engagement and partnership packages including copy writing for tailored brochures and proposals.
• Carry out detailed research into potential leads in liaison with the Partnership Team, including researching opportunities to develop and grow existing relationships with sponsors and event partners
• Identify and attend relevant networking or similar events with the view to generating leads
• Approach cold and warm leads with the view of selling packages and developing partnerships including delivering presentations to potential leads, sponsors and event partners
• Lead on the negotiations with potential sponsors and event partners including creating contracts and managing payments
• Account manage and develop relationships with sponsors and event partners including providing any reporting needed
• Coordinate and manage sponsors and events partners’ involvement at events working in partnership with the relevant event manager
• Work closely with Partnerships Team, Senior Management Board, Committee members and Regional Directors
• Contribute positively to the team, be flexible within the broad remit of the post, and be prepared to take on other tasks/projects when required
• Use communication technology to record all interactions with leads, sponsors and event partners
• Mobilise resources for events and programmes
• Develop and implement advertising campaign that meets client's brief and budget

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• 2 years of experience in a related field

Job Attributes (Skills):

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Excellent customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: hr@foremediagroup.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.