Events Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Events Assistant (Trade Stands)

Salary £24,000 pa

Full time, permanent role

The Royal Highland Show:

RHASS is perhaps best known for the Royal Highland Show in June - a showcase of all the best in food, farming and rural life.

Attracting over 195,000 visitors and over 900 trade stands and sponsors, it is not only one of Scotland most iconic events but the largest over a four-day period.

Now entering into its 200th anniversary year, the Society are planning for key milestones in the show's history in the years ahead.

Main Duties:

To support the selling, managing and coordination of all aspects relating to trade stand space in order to meet and where possible exceed the annual sales target.
To work with new and existing clients in order to build relationships to ensure that the experience, quality and reputation of the show are delivered to a very high standard.
To assist with the coordination of all relevant information that is provided to all appropriate show staff, trade stand clients, stewards and contract staff (where applicable) before, during and after the show.
To assist with any client queries or complaints in a professional manner, resulting in a successful conclusion.
To be aware of the role that the Fundraising & Partnership Manager undertakes and assist to develop relationships with trade stand holders for future sponsorship opportunities.
To carry out all relevant duties at the show through supporting the Trade team, Chief Stewards of Trade and the Operations Team, whilst ensuring the highest level of service delivery.
To work with RHASS Membership Department on trade stand ticketing and be aware of the relationship that RHASS Finance Department have in relation to trade stand payment transactions and aged debtors.

Key Skills:

Professional and confident approach especially when interacting with the team and when representing the Society externally
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Ability to work conscientiously and without supervision at times
Strong organisational skills, selfmotivation and flexibility in approach to the working day.
Good knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience of using a customer records management system (CRM) is desirable but not essential
Ability to communicate at all levels.
An interest in food/agriculture/rural matters
Full UK driver's license is preferred

To apply, please upload your CV by the 5.00pm on Wednesday 30th November.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£24,000.00 per year

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