VConnect Nigeria Vacancy for an Event Manager

Vconnect is Nigeria’s largest local search engine, part of a group which has more than 10000 employees. Vconnect is the simplest and most cost-effective way for Nigerian to local business information. We work across the internet, SMS, fixed land and mobile telephone networks. More importantly, we don’t charge premium rate to use our service. We are into existence to fill the information gap which existed between customers and their finding products/services in Nigeria. We want to engage a smart, innovative and self-driven person as:

Job Title: Event Manager
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:
Publicizing an event

Booking locations, halls and equipment
Networking with industry professional
Generating innovative ideas
Overseeing setting up of a venue
Working with artistes and other entertainers
Managing event budgets
Negotiating contracts and fees

Qualifications and Requirements:
Preferably Masters Degree / Degree in Mass Communication
Minimum 2 - 3 years in Event Management / PR/ MC
Go getter attitude.
Knowledge of PowerPoint Presentation, MS Excel
Good Communications skills.
Good understanding about online marketing
Good knowledge about Advert sales (online or offline)

How to apply
Interested candidates should email CV to: careers@vconnect.com