Business Development Manager - B2B Events International (m/f/d)

we.CONECT - Discover a unique B2B event experience!; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary 45k-55k EUR

2-year career plan

Sales training

Buddy onboarding

International team

Berlin office

Zusammenfassung

we.CONECT is seeking a Business Development Manager - B2B Events International (m/f/d) to drive sales for national, European, and US-based conferences. You will engage decision-makers, research trends, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to bookings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions for clients.

Ideal candidates may be recent graduates or with initial sales experience, fluent in English, and eager to grow through structured training, a 24-month career

Qualifikationen

• A university degree in business administration, communications, humanities, or an unconventional background.
• Motivation, excellent communication and persuasion skills, and a customer-oriented personality.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and enjoy working with people.
• Enthusiasm for proactive phone sales and supporting clients across live or digital events.
• Structured and independent work style with quick comprehension and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English is essential (C2).

Aufgaben

• Convince decision-makers from global market leaders to participate in our B2B conferences with tailored solutions.
• Research markets and identify industry trends to engage C-level executives.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead to booking and repeat business.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Conference Production, and Event Operations to meet client needs.
• Plan multi-project campaigns to position and deliver conferences.
• Maintain customer databases and track sales opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Sales aptitude

Communication skills

Persuasion

Customer orientation

Relationship building

Prospecting

English (C2)

Ausbildung

University degree in business/communications

Jobbeschreibung

We are growing. Grow with us!

Start your career in sales and join our team as a Business Development Manager - B2B Events International (m/f/d). Are you a university graduate ready to kickstart your career in sales, or do you already have some initial sales experience? We're looking for bright minds like you to strengthen our dynamic sales team. At we.CONECT, you'll receive top-notch training in areas such as sales, (multi-)project, and key account management, along with countless connections to decision-makers at world-leading companies like Microsoft, BMW, Adidas, SAP, and hidden champions like NVIDIA, TeamViewer, Festo, and Spotify - whether you're just starting your career or bring prior experience.

About We.CONECT Global Leaders

Founded in 2011, with over 1,600 B2B conferences held, we.CONECT Global Leaders is now Germany’s largest private business conference organizer. We partner with companies such as Google, Microsoft, SAP, Deloitte, PwC, Siemens, IBM, AWS, NVIDIA, and many others worldwide. Our B2B network includes around 25,000 companies and over 1.2 million leaders, experts, and decision-makers, with a primary focus on the DACH region, Europe, and the USA. With more than 100 employees and over 13 years of experience, we.CONECT, together with our partners and clients, stands for excellence, innovation, and sustainable business networking.

The success of we.CONECT is closely tied to the dedication and passion of our team. Become part of the we.CONECT story - join our team!

Job Description

As a Business Development Manager your role will include the following tasks:

• Convince decision-makers from global market leaders and hidden champions to participate in our national, European, and US-based B2B conferences by understanding their needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Research markets and identify industry trends to communicate relevant topics to target audiences and specifically address C-level executives.
• Manage the entire sales cycle, from identifying potential clients to negotiating, on-site engagement, and securing repeat bookings to build long-term business relationships.
• Collaborate closely with your project team from Marketing, Conference Production, and Event Operations to meet the individual requirements of clients and ensure the success of the events.
• Plan and execute campaigns within the framework of multi-project management to successfully position and deliver our B2B conferences to clients.
• Manage your customer database, actively track sales opportunities, and build networks with both existing and new clients.

Required Profile

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• A university degree in business administration, communications, humanities, or impress us with an unconventional background.
• Motivation, excellent communication and persuasion skills, and a customer-oriented personality.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and enjoy working with people.
• Enthusiasm for proactive phone sales and supporting our clients across various event formats, whether live or digital.
• Structured and independent work style, quick comprehension, and analytical skills to identify client needs.
• Fluency in English is essential (C2).

Offer

A challenging position in an innovative, fast-growing company with short decision-making paths.

• Attractive salary package (45,000-55,000 euros).
• Structured career plan for the first 24 months.
• High-quality training as a Sales Manager with various trainings led by our experienced management team with over 20 years of experience in Sales & Key Account Management.
• Ongoing support from an experienced buddy during your onboarding phase.
• Join an international team with over 32 nationalities at Kununu’s Top Company in Germany for 2023 and 2024.
• Modern office with waterfront views in Berlin Neukölln.

Nice to have

• Initial experience in sales or client management, ideally in the B2B sector.
• Familiarity with campaign management, sales, and project management tools.
• Interest in technology, digital, and software topics.

Contact

Daniel Wolter | Managing Director & CoFounder

Sonnenallee 221C | 12059 Berlin | [e-mail]

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