AVP, Events & Sponsorship (Al Ain-Emiratized role)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

AVP, Events & Sponsorship: Implementation and management of a well-coordinated, strategic approach to service all corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Assist the VP in identifying and managing a portfolio of sponsorships and partnership to deliver against core business objectives. Responsible for the development and management of sponsorship, partnership, and activation programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Demonstrate compliance to organisation’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank. Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Maintain a positive, productive working relationship with other team members, being proactive, using own initiative and taking ownership of situations. To embrace the voice, attitude, values and integrity of the Brand. Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction. Actively seeks personal development opportunities that supports the team’s careers progression within FAB.

To deliver added value that can be leveraged across all marketing channels. Ensuring all sponsorships rights and benefits are integrated and utilized as business objectives. Responsible for the management of associated budgets and business plans. Develop productive internal relationships to capture and leverage all possible marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Evaluate and analyse sponsorship requests. Ensure all planning and execution documentation prepare in timely manner.

Monitor the administrative tasks to ensure efficient use of the events account budget. Coordinate with branding team or any other departments in relation with any communication/media matters to ensure delivering of timely media services. Ensure branding of stand and any other branded deliverables is in line with branding guidelines. Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communication or related discipline. Strategic thinker with passion and energy to remain committed, accountable and get things done. A team player who strives to drive performance, develop talent who can achieve exceptional results. Solid understanding of project and contract management, and planning. Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management.

Ability to work under pressure. 5+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role or related discipline.