Events Assistant

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Envision Manchester Full time

**Job description**

**Job Description: Events Assistant**
**Location**: Manchester City Centre
**Employment Type**: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, optional Saturdays with extra pay)

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Events Assistant to join our team in the heart of Manchester City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a talent for sales, and a flair for marketing, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Sales at Events**: Actively engage with attendees to promote and sell products or services, meeting sales targets and enhancing customer experience.
- **Event Coordination**: Assist in the planning, setup, and execution of events, ensuring all elements run smoothly and efficiently.
- **Client Support**: Act as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing support to ensure their needs are met.
- **Marketing and Promotion**: Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional campaigns, including social media content and event-specific materials to attract attendees.
- **On-Site Assistance**: Support event operations, including greeting guests, managing registration, and troubleshooting any issues that arise on the day.

**Essential Skills & Experience**:

- Proven experience in event coordination, sales, or a related field.
- Strong sales skills with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
- Experience in marketing or familiarity with promotional techniques is an advantage.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.
- Flexible and willing to work occasional Saturdays, as needed.

**What We Offer**:

- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
- A vibrant and collaborative work environment in the heart of Manchester City Centre.
- Comprehensive training provided at the start and continuously throughout your career.

If you are passionate about events, skilled in sales, and eager to contribute to successful marketing campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Commission pay
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester City Centre: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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