Position: Events Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: Head of Marketing
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning and Coordination:
Assist in organizing and managing marketing events and campaigns ensuring seamless execution.
Liaise with sponsors partners and vendors to ensure all logistical arrangements are completed on time and within budget.
Sponsorship Sourcing and Management:
Identify approach and secure sponsorship opportunities to support events and marketing initiatives.
Build and maintain strong longterm relationships with sponsors to enhance collaboration and mutual success.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with sponsors partners and stakeholders through calls to confirm participation and follow up on commitments.
Draft send and track followup emails to provide event updates sponsorship details and campaign information.
Performance Reporting:
Compile detailed reports on event sponsorship performance engagement metrics and outcomes.
Provide regular updates to the marketing team on sponsorship acquisition progress and event coordination status.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor s degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in sourcing and securing sponsorships with a proven track record of success.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in using email marketing tools and CRM systems.
Confidence in making phone calls and engaging with external stakeholders.
Prior experience in event planning sponsorship followups or related roles is highly desirable.