RECEPTIONIST (British): New London Technology. This is the
Marketing and Sponsorship Department. How may I assist you?
WOMAN (British):
Good morning. I’m calling to enquire about the upcoming technology convention
that you host in Convet
Garden. Is it possible to rent a vendor’s booth at the
event?
RECEPTIONIST: Yes,
we do have spots for vendors available. What corporation do you represent?
WOMAN: No, no, I’m on my
own. I’d like to set up a booth to promote a new phone app that I’ve created.
RECEPTIONIST: Is
your product licensed?
WOMAN: Yes, it is. I’m a
registered App developer and technology entrepreneur.
RECEPTIONIST: I
see. What is your name?
WOMAN: Amira Barr.
A-M-I-R-A B-A-R-R.
RECPTIONIST: Great,
thank you. And you would like to rent a booth in our vendor’s fair, correct?
WOMAN: Yes, that’s
correct. What are the exact dates of the event?
RECEPTIONIST: The
convention is four days long. It goes from January 17th to the 20th.
WOMAN: Great. What are the
hours of the fair?
RECEPTIONIST: The
fair is open each day of the event from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WOMAN: Great. Is it possible to get a
discount if I share a booth with another vendor?
RECEPTIONIST: Unfortunately,
no, it’s not. We only allow one vendor per booth. However, we have different
sized booths, which range in cost depending on the type of sponsorship package
you order.
WOMAN: OK. I was just curious
if I could save some money because I don’t need an entire booth for my display.
How big are the booths, anyway?
RECEPTIONIST: The
smallest booth is approximately 3.1 meters wide and 3.1 meters long.
WOMAN: OK, great, thank
you. Do I need to bring my own tables and chairs?
RECEPTIONIST: For
each booth, we provide tables, chairs, and a monitor. You will need to bring
your own promotional materials, any additional chairs you might need, and other
decorations.
WOMAN: OK. How much does
renting a booth cost?
RECEPTIONIST: The
bronze package, which is our cheapest, is £5,000.
WOMAN: Oh my, I did not
realise it would be so much. Is that the cheapest option available?
RECEPTIONIST: Yes,
it is. The silver booth, which is our next cheapest option, is £8,000.
WOMAN: I see. In that
case, I will take the bronze package.
RECEPTIONIST: Lovely.
Now, would you like your brand to be featured on our promotional materials?
WOMAN: Hmmm . . . How much
does that cost?
RECEPTIONIST: It
really depends on the size and placement of your logo. Our cheapest rate would
be £1,000.
WOMAN: What does that
include?
RECEPTIONIST: Your
logo will be listed on the pamphlets and maps of the vendor’s fair.
WOMAN: OK. I don’t think
I’m interested in that. I’ll just take the booth, please.
RECEPTIONIST: No
problem. We require payment in full before we can confirm your reservation. You
may give me your payment information over the phone, or you may go online and
fill out a rental form on our website.
WOMAN: And can I just
enter my credit card information on the website?
RECEPTIONIST: That’s
correct.
WOMAN: I have one other
question. Can I choose where I would like the booth to be located?
RECEPTIONIST: We
place our vendors based on the package that they order. The booths with the
best location that will attract the most traffic are the most expensive packages.
The bronze package, which you ordered, is located on the second floor of the
fair. Typically, this floor gets less traffic than the main floor.
WOMAN: Can I choose which
booth I rent on the second floor?
RECEPTIONIST: We
have 32 bronze booths on the second floor. There is a map located on the
website that identifies where those are located. When you make your
reservation, you will be able to choose which available booth location you
would like.
WOMAN: OK. Thank you for
your assistance.
RECEPTIONIST: Absolutely.
Please feel free to ring us back if you have any other questions. My extension
is 08897. Feel free to call me directly.
WOMAN:
Thank
you.