EVENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES NC III CORE COMPETENCY SELECT EVENT VENUE AND SITE Interpret event brief LO 1 LO 2 Develop proposal and bid details LO 4 Develop bid materials Submit or present the bid or proposal on time LO 3 Knowledge 1.Enormous knowledge in the components required for meeting/event proposals and bids and product knowledge in relation to those components Skills 1. Assess quotes and product information. 2. Interpret event brief prior to customers needs and wants ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 1.1. Contents of the event brief are accurately interpreted and the company’s capacity to meet stated requirements is assessed. 1.2. Action required for the development of the proposal or bid is identified and planned. 1.3. Liaison with customer is undertaken to clarify requirements when appropriate. Knowledge 1.Demonstrated knowledge of bid/proposal requirements formats. Skills typical 1.Create an effective and effective presentation for the bid document and Skills 1. 1. Bid documents, office equipment and materials, including equipment for oral and visual presentations 1. Liaison with the customer and potential suppliers 2.Allocating responsibilities to team members and monitoring progress on bid preparations Fundamentals of sales and marketing orientation 1.Communication skills 2. Sales and marketing skills 3.Time management ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 2.1. Details for inclusion in the proposal/bid are developed after consultation with suppliers and other relevant agencies. 2.2. Options to meet and, where possible, exceed the expectations of the customer are developed, including integration of current and emerging technology. 2.3. Possible competitors are evaluated and strategies to address competitive issues are developed. Skills Knowledge Knowledge 3.1. Bid materials are prepared within the designated time lines in accordance with the requirements of the brief. 3.2. Materials are presented in a format that maximizes the use of presentation and promotional techniques. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 4.1. The proposal/bid is delivered within the prescribed time line. 4.2. Proposal/bid presentation is conducted with maximum visual/retention impact.