12th June 2024
By Lucy Woodward
This week, we are celebrating the 10-year work anniversary for a very important #LOOCREW member. As a company, we love knowing our team is happy to stick with us through the (sometimes crazy) summer seasons and keep helping LOOS FOR DOs deliver the great service we are known for.
Megan joined the team on the 12th June 2014 as a Sales Administrator. Since then, she has grown with LOOS FOR DOs and seen the company deliver to some great events such as London Marathon, Moonwalk and Victorious Festival.
Now, as the Sales & Logistics Manager, Megan knows the ins and outs of the company better than most. She works closely with the Directors to ensure that our loos are maximised to their potential.
You can also see Megan out on site. She loves getting to ‘escape’ the office and spend some time behind the wheel of a loo-wagon! She’s not afraid to jump into the action and we love her for that.
To give us a glimpse of her role, we asked Megan to answer 10 questions for the 10 years she’s seen LOOS FOR DOs grow!
1) Can you summarise your role here as Sales & Logistics manager?
“My role involves scheduling all our lovely loos, so they get delivered, serviced, and collected for all the events and building sites that we have hired. I also deal with the large-scale events that we supply to throughout the year. This is exciting because it is great to see an event from start to finish. From the initial contact and quote stage, right through to being out on-site, delivering. I also jump in if we need extra drivers on large events or busy weekends which is great fun being out onsite with the wider team.”
2) How would you describe working for LOOS FOR DOs?
“Wow, where do you start? We are so lucky here, and I am not just saying that! It is like being a part of a family, working with your friends every day and doing something that you love and are so passionate about. We have a wonderful team and it is always such a laugh when we all come together, whether this is on a team day or out onsite. We also have the most incredible Directors; they are so supportive in everything you do whether this be inside or outside of work. LOOS FOR DOs is such a wonderful, exciting, and fun place to work and I feel very privileged to be a part of it.”
3) What would you say is the biggest difference between LOOS FOR DOs then and now?
“It has got to be the offices and sites, we moved to a new yard back in September 2017. We used to have 5 sales team members working out of one small portacabin. Only having one yard to house all our trailers, plastic loos and team. It was challenging! We now have the luxury of two yards to help with the traffic flow of loos, keeping them separate. Also having a wonderful open-plan office with a separate meeting room, fantastic kitchen area and a gym.”
4) What is your biggest professional achievement/accomplishment at the company?
“I feel that my biggest achievement is learning the logistics side of the company and being a line manager to our wonderful Event Sales Manager, Holly. When I first started, I was the Sales Administrator, and dealt with the events inbox and phone, and had zero experience and no responsibilities and was just learning everything I could as I went along. When I came back from COVID-19 my role changed and I was dealing with the logistics side and the large events, and it all just naturally changed into this side which I love and very much enjoy.”
5) What motivates you to continue to be part of the #LOOCREW after all these years?
“We have such a wonderful team, which makes you never want to leave. Knowing you have the best people around you making the job fun, exciting and interesting. I feel the people are what make it so unique because we are one big family that want to help each other out. The office team are all close to each other outside of work as well. There is always room to grow and learn. I find it lovely to know you are supported in exploring the next adventure within the company.”
6) Best loo memory?
“This is difficult as there have been so many. It has probably got to be when I passed my trailer test in January 2018. Then I went on the road for the first time with a full load of loos.”
7) Where do you envision yourself in another 10 years?
“I hope to still be here and continue being a part of this amazing team. Looking to grow as a person and in my role and look to continue challenging myself with the next thing.”
8) Any advice for someone just starting their career in the events industry?
“I feel you have to be 100% in. It is not a 9am-5pm job, go home and relax and switch off. During the peak season, it is 7 days a week. Late evenings and hard work, it will become your way of life. If you fully embrace it, it is so worth it. You will learn so much and experience dealing with so many different people.
9) How has LOOS FOR DOs supported your professional development over the last decade?
“Nicky and Ed are so supportive in all that I do. Back to when I started when I was 17, with no experience coming into my first full-time job. They supported me by letting me take my trailer test. Progress into a more senior event sales role. Then take the lead with the logistics side of the business. They always want you to succeed and do everything in their power to get you to where you want to be.”
10) What do you think makes LOOS FOR DOs stand out in the events market?
“It has got to be the service. From the moment you call or email, to the collection of the units, our team always go above and beyond to help offer advice and support to our customers.”
