Page revised: 08 APRIL 2010
CURRENT JOB VACANCIES
Positions Section
(Ref: HT) Opportunity to work in a Travel Centre (UK) London E5
Full Time Travel & Events Consultant - (UK) London E5 (Training Given)
STATUS: ON HOLD
Looking for a successful candidate a strong presence and confident demeanour. Sharp, creative and enthusiastic individual who is highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task. Must have clear well spoken voice and is educated to degree level or equivalent & have previous retail sales & administrative experience. A medium level of IT literacy is essential including AppleMac, Microsoft PowerPoint along with strong interpersonal skills. The ability to charm and remain calm under pressure is useful along with an interest in selling travel and designing tailored events.
Required
o Must live no more than 5 miles from Hackney
o Strong written, verbal and organisational skills
o Internet Savvy
o Good clear telephone manner
o Retail experience in travel
o Charm
o Customer visits
o Ability to generate new sales enquiries.
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
o Assisting with travel bookings, event planning and promotions
o Front line customer service
o Handling enquiries, generating new customers leads
o Promoting special travel packages o
o Maintaining a good office appearence
o Providing administrative support.
o Monday 09:30 - 18:00 to Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
Benefit:
o An opportunity to grow with the company with a contract of employment upon completion of a successful trial period.
o A Bonus facilty allowing you the potential of earning more.
Please email your CV to sales@hackneytravel.co.uk or contact us on 020 8985 1054
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(Ref: BD) Business Development / Conference Sales People
A opportunity has arisen to work within our sales division. Job duties include opening and maintaining new account customers and of course sales. This position is offered to anyone living in the London area. Ideally with a good track record in event planning or a strong knowledge in being able to open new client accounts. Those with prior event experience will be given priority.
Click for details Good financial and profit share package awaits the right person.
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(Ref: PP) Promotional People
We are currently receiving enquiries from various companies looking for promotional people to work at various exhibition stands in helping promote products. Those with prior experience will be given priority. Click for details
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(Ref: PR) Do you have any PR experience ?
Job description
Public relations (PR) is about managing reputation. We have a vacancy for an experienced freelance individual to join our team. You need to know and understand how to influence opinion and behaviour.
Our PR dept uses all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of various outside organisations ranging from public bodies or services to businesses and voluntary organisations. They communicate key messages, often using third party endorsements, to defined target audiences in order to establish and maintain goodwill and understanding between our organisation and its clients.
PR officers monitor publicity and conduct research to find out the concerns and expectations of an organisation. They then report and explain the findings to our management.
Typical work activities
A public relations (PR) is expected to work in-house.
The role is very varied and will depend on individual skill set and sector. Tasks typically involve:
- planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
- liaising with colleagues and key people;
- liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email;
- researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
- collating and analysing media coverage;
- writing and editing in-house news, magazines, case studies, speeches and articles;
- preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
- devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
- assisting in organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
- maintaining and updating information as required on the organisation's website;
- sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;
- fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;
- managing the PR aspect of increasing public awareness.
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REMEMBER
With regard to any direct internal vacancies or forthcoming positions, working under the Fun Events brand, First priority will always be offered to those that have either previously worked alongside us within their current position or demonstrated an outstanding level of experience that we can not do without.
Our recruitment policy relates to acquiring quality of staff. Being a people business, we believe it is important to have a complete understanding about this industry and of the demands it makes, you must be friendly by nature, adaptable and importantly, be a good listener. It is this type of approach that helps us bring genuine quality professionals onboard and maintain a high standard within the events industry.
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