VACANCY FOR WEDDING DESIGNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB TITLE: WEDDING DESIGNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

LOCATION: LAGOS

COUNTRY: NIGERIA

COMPANY: FJA JOBS ASSOCIATES LIMITED

DESCRIPTION:

COMPANY BACKGROUND

THE WEDDING COMPANY TM is a bespoke wedding design and planning company founded by No Surprises Events (a leading company of Events Architects based in Lagos) to create stylish and elegant celebrations for couples who want an inspirational wedding without the stress of organising it.

We are the pioneers of our industry and reputed for delivering exceptional and unforgettable weddings

JOB SUMMARY

We are urgently looking for an experienced, highly motivated and dynamic Operations Manager to join our already successful team and become the key contact for The Wedding Company.

You will have a proven background in this field and be able to 'hit the ground running’ as we enter our busy period.

You will be passionate about the service and facilities you offer and supportive and flexible through the whole process.

Your key focus will be on providing the wedding of your client's dreams.

You must have the experience and the ability to: handle large scale and complex events and incentives; provide leadership on every aspect from pitches and contract negotiations to developing existing accounts and marketing new ones; managing a team; and delivering outstanding events on behalf of clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE:-

Experience in organising and managing big budget weddings, social functions or corporate events and handling venue logistics.

Track record of delivering results in complex and dynamic environments. Must be able to thrive under pressure and meet urgent deadlines.

You must ‘love, live and breathe’ weddings, be very creative and have a drive and passion for wedding planning, event management and development.

Knowledge of latest trends in wedding fashion, decor & entertainment.

Strong relationship management, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Sales & marketing experience.

Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation); negotiation and influencing skills.

Excellent planning, organisation and prioritization skills.

Computer literate with advanced experience of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Internet (Social media).

Knowledge of Photoshop would be useful, but not essential.

Must be culturally aware with good knowledge of wedding traditions across various cultures.

Problem-solving skills a must.

A creative and proactive approach to tasks.

The ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Excellent attention to detail.

Languages would be useful but not essential.

GREAT REMUNERATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING A RELOCATION PACKAGE FOR EXPATRIATES

An energetic and enthusiastic individual with an open mind and a ‘can do’ attitude and a determination to develop the role within the Company will thrive in this role. It is a fantastic company and for the right individual a brilliant opportunity to grow with the business.

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter to:

E-mail: mose@findajobinafrica.com