AVP Events And Sponsorship Al Ain-Emiratized Role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) seeks an AVP, Events & Sponsorship to implement and manage a strategic approach for all corporate sponsorships and partnerships. You will assist the VP in identifying and managing a portfolio to deliver core business objectives and champion the development of sponsorship, partnership, and activation programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications and 5+ years’ experience in sponsorship or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communication or related discipline.
• Strategic thinker with energy and accountability.
• Team player able to drive performance and develop talent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a strategic approach to service all corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
• Assist the VP in identifying and managing a portfolio of sponsorships and partnerships to deliver core business objectives.
• Develop and manage sponsorship, partnership, and activation programs.
• Manage associated budgets and business plans.
• Coordinate with branding and other departments for timely media services.
• Evaluate and analyse sponsorship requests.
• Ensure planning and execution documentation is prepared in a timely manner.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Ability to work under pressure

Project management

Contract management

Education

Marketing & Communications degree

Job description

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.

About Us

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the worlds largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.