Travel and Events Coordinator

Job Description

Do you want to work for a multi-award-winning international wholesalerPricecheck is a distributor of fast-moving consumer goods, stocking more than 8,000 branded products from health & beauty, fragrance and toiletries to grocery, alcohol, household and vaping.Were one of the UKs fastest growing wholesale companies and we are continuously looking for talented individuals to join our 300-strong team and help us continue our growth.We firmly believe that our people are our greatest asset. We invest in continuous incremental learning, we reward and recognise talent, working with each and every staff member to make sure we know what motivates them and how we can grow the company andtheir career collectively. Your Pricecheck journey starts from the second you accept our offer and were with you every step of the way from onboarding to achieving your development goals.As we trade with more than 80 countries, we always like to hear from anyone with language skills. However, our roles are so varied that whether youre starting your career or looking for the next step, we believe Pricecheck is the place where you can flourish.Role overviewAre you highly organised with a passion for events management Pricecheck are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our trading team as a Travel and Events Coordinator.As an International Wholesaler we have numerous events and trade shows throughout the year, and with a growing team, and new customers around the world opening, the amount of travel across the UK and Internationally is increasing. The successful applicantfor this position will confidently take responsibility for the planning of company travel, accommodation, trade shows, Pricecheck events and any other additional projects to support the wider team.As a true plate spinner, youll thrive in a busy environment where your time management skills, multi-tasking ability and strong communication skills will help you succeed. You will be confident, agile and a natural problem solver. Whilst you embrace achallenge, the role has the opportunity to expand, so having the ability to drive and implement new processes and push additional projects will hold the key to the playing a crucial role within the Trading team at Pricecheck.Business function : TradingDepartment: SalesReports to : Senior Sales SupportJob type : Full time, permanentLocation : Office based - S20, Sheffield - 2 days WFH on completion of probationWhat you will be doing

• End to end organisation of UK and International Trade Shows from communicating with the show organisers, coordinating with all the departments in the business, stand set up and travel to and from the show
• Working with the marketing team to design the stand - graphics, leaflets, business cards etc
• Working with the sales & buying teams to keep them updated on all other trade show and organising further exhibitor research
• Booking Pricecheck events such as our Christmas and Summer Parties. This includes liaising with the Directors to gauge their initial ideas, researching and negotiating costs, booking and setting up the venue
• Booking any international sales trips and creating a travel pack with any useful information for the salesperson whilst keeping in touch throughout
• Anticipating demand, being confident in working proactively and confidently on your own initiative
• Researching and understanding different flight and hotel options, offering the best options to suit the travellers needs
• Organising Car Hire and Airport parking
• Working within the sales function to help the wider team by using reports and analysis

Essential requirements

• A confident communicator, written and verbally
• A responsible and meticulous approach to tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel
• 1+ years experience in events or an awareness of planning trade shows
• Demonstrates a strategic and analytical mindset whilst conducting research
• Ability to work in a team as well as act on your own initiative
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask
• Strong, articulate communicator

Desirable requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence

Whats in it for you

• Competitive starting salary and profit related bonus
• Automatic enrolment into our company Pension Scheme
• Westfield health cash plan
• Access to all products in stock with staff discount
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

As we grow the team at Pricecheck, we want a certain kind of person to grow with us too. If you join us with a solid work ethic and clear ambition, along with a willingness to work hard and push yourself, progression opportunities at Pricecheck are aplenty.

Keyskills :
Event ManagementEvent PlanningOrganisational SkillsTravel Arrangements