German speaking Sales Executive

The Language Business Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A media and exhibition production company is seeking a German-speaking Sales Executive to enhance sales for their events and sponsorship opportunities. This role involves developing new business, extracting additional revenue, maintaining client relationships, and providing sales reports. Ideal candidates should possess excellent sales skills, fluency in German, and a good understanding of large-scale events. Interested applicants should apply directly by emailing their CV.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German with excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in telephone and face-to-face sales.
• Strong relationship-building abilities to engage clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through the entire show cycle.
• Extract additional sponsorship revenue from existing clients.
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings with prospects.
• Attend competitor events to gather insights.
• Maintain accurate customer records and event details.
• Provide timely sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Fluency in German

Excellent telephone sales skills

Good questioning and listening skills

Relationship building skills

Ability to write a sales proposal

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Familiarity with contact management systems

Understanding of large scale events

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY

Our client is a media and exhibition production company, organising and producing a range of international trade fairs and exhibitions across Europe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to develop sales of their events, exhibition space and event sponsorship, they wish to recruit a German speaking Sales Executive. Your role will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop New Business through the show cycle
• Extract additional sponsorship revenue from retained clients
• Schedule and attend sales meetings with customers and prospects
• Attend competitor events
• Maintain customer records, event ledger and floorplan
• Provide timely and accurate sales reports and forecasts
• Develop content proposition by working with exhibitors and sponsors to get their customers to speak in our programme

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Fluency in German
• Excellent telephone sales skills and ability to sell face to face
• Good questioning and listening skills
• Relationship building skills
• Ability to write a sales proposal
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and able to use a contact management system
• Understanding of the value of large scale events and the benefits to all stakeholders

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV DIRECTLY TO US