I work as part of a team who organise around 25 events each year for the Herald and Times Group. My role is to plan, sell and deliver industry events such as The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, The Herald Higher Education Awards and The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Award to name a few.Main duties:• Plan and deliver specific event projects • Create and sell sponsorship packages to clients • Manage the event budget for specific projects• Assist in the… Show more I work as part of a team who organise around 25 events each year for the Herald and Times Group. My role is to plan, sell and deliver industry events such as The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, The Herald Higher Education Awards and The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Award to name a few.Main duties:• Plan and deliver specific event projects • Create and sell sponsorship packages to clients • Manage the event budget for specific projects• Assist in the administration of all events (script writing, briefs and arranging table plans)• Write copy for in-paper and online ads and event print work• Liaise with editorial teams as required re. editorial and house space• Liaise and negotiate with venues, external suppliers, designers and printers• Liaise with partners to ensure meeting expectations• Deal with inquiries and queries from readers and clients• Attend all events and perform duties as required as an event executive• Create new events to sell to market and deliverMain skills:• Event planning /organising and delivery skills • Sales skills - proven track record of selling direct to clients• Time management • Strong communicator both written and verbally• Presentation skills • Good attention to detail• Good knowledge of social media (Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn)• IT Skills – with Microsoft Office Packages i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and E-mail • Proven Self-starter with common sense approach• Good knowledge of politics and public affairs Show less

I work as part of a team who plan, sell and deliver around 30 events each year for Newsquest Scotland (Herald and Times Group). My role involves managing the Events Executives with sales targets, client relationships, project management and delivery of events. I also project manage key events for the business such as The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, The Herald Higher Education Awards, The Diversity Awards and our flagship event The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year… Show more I work as part of a team who plan, sell and deliver around 30 events each year for Newsquest Scotland (Herald and Times Group). My role involves managing the Events Executives with sales targets, client relationships, project management and delivery of events. I also project manage key events for the business such as The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, The Herald Higher Education Awards, The Diversity Awards and our flagship event The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards. My role also involves working with the Events Director in developing our existing events, new projects and development of the team. Communication and managing client relationships are key to this job and ultimately help with the success of our events and in turn our team.To find out more about our events please visit: www.newsquestscotlandevents.comIf you would like to discuss any of our events please contact me on 0141 302 7319 / 07859811488 Show less

I worked in the Edinburgh branch of Moneyquest until the company downsized and moved the majority of the business to Glasgow. My role was to assist Customers by dealing with enquiries relating to mortgage and insurance quotations. Another important part of my role was to Utilize leads provided by our partners by contacting potential clients and undertaking diary management for over 40 mortgage and insurance advisors, underwriters and directors. I was also responsible for administrative duties… Show more I worked in the Edinburgh branch of Moneyquest until the company downsized and moved the majority of the business to Glasgow. My role was to assist Customers by dealing with enquiries relating to mortgage and insurance quotations. Another important part of my role was to Utilize leads provided by our partners by contacting potential clients and undertaking diary management for over 40 mortgage and insurance advisors, underwriters and directors. I was also responsible for administrative duties such as sending correspondence to clients, completing credit history checks and creating quotations based on the information provided by qualified advisors and ensuring all correspondence was in line with the consumer credit act and business requirements. Show less