Job Description

Position Title : Marketing Operations Specialist

Location: Nairobi Kenya 

Job Summary: Our Client a leading global technology organization is looking to recruit a Marketing Operations Specialist to help them plan and execute events and other marketing activities across a region of 100+ countries. The Ideal Candidate, will act primarily as a project manager who coordinates internal resources, stakeholders, and third-party vendors. He or she  will collaborate with various stakeholders, such as Marketing Managers, Field Marketing Managers, and executives.They will report to the Lead of Marketing and Finance Operations and work closely with the Marketing Operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

Events Consultation & Planning

• Participate in events planning & scheduling
• Provide support on different types of events in line with brand corporate guidelines
• Provide consultation on Event Platforms & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders
• Consult stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals

Events Preparation

• Act as a core team member supporting the Field Marketing Manager with full responsibility for delivering successful events
• Coordinate all parties involved in an event – client and stakeholders and third parties
• Manage event participants’ agenda
• Manage event assets, e.g., videos and presentations

Events Execution & Post-Events Activities

• Execute events from start to finish in line with guidelines and procedures
• Manage post-event processes
• Provide reporting and insights from the event

Stakeholder Management

• Educate internal and external stakeholders on the Program Events agenda and topics
• Act as an advisor on tools used for events planning and execution
• Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of our services

Key Requirements

• Fluency in English is essential
• High level of efficiency and ability to deliver consistently.
• Good mastery of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines
• Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in a structured way
• Comfort in dealing with demanding stakeholders in a fast-paced and pressured environment
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and the ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks
• A strong team player with the ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners
• Strong problem-solving skills and orientation to detail
• Self-learner, able to learn new tools and processes fast and execute them.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Project, and Power Automate is a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 1+ year experience in events management, project, or account management role is a plus.

WTS ENERGY is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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