Sales Manager - German Speaking

Advancing People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist firm is seeking a German Speaking Sales Manager to drive commercial success in the events sector. The role involves generating sales opportunities for exhibition space and sponsorship, with a focus on relationship management. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 and an OTE of £60,000 is offered, along with flexible working options. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and possess strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Flexible working from home once a week

Attractive company benefits

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and performance-driven.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Experience in writing partnership proposals.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities.
• Support the Event Manager with floorplan management.
• Ensure CRM and prospect database is updated.
• Work closely with the event team.
• Line managerial responsibilities for a Commercial Executive.
• Attend industry networking events.

Skills

Fluent in German

Negotiation skills

Objection handling

Sales planning

Communication skills

Job description

Advancing People Multilingual - Recruitment Specialists are now recruiting for a German Speaking Sales Manager for a global Events company based in London.

As a German speaking Sales Manager you will be instrumental in driving the commercial success of the shows, delivering on personal sales targets for exhibition space and sponsorship to both previous and new customers/partners over the telephone and face-to-face.

The Events/Trade Shows are highly focused business events dedicated to hotel owners, general managers, and top-tier professionals within the realm of luxury and boutique hotels.

Our client hold three events in their portfolio: London, Amsterdam & Munich

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities by proactively selling exhibition space and sponsorship to both existing and new customers.
• Support the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management
• Ensure that the CRM & prospect database is constantly updated whilst maintaining an accurate stand and sponsorship ledger.
• To work closely with the show team, including Operations, Marketing and Project coordinators.
• Line managerial responsibilities for a Commercial Executive, supporting and coaching them to ensure their KPIs are achieved.
• Attending industry networking events and competitor shows, identifying commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback and increase your knowledge of the sector.

Person Specification:

• Fluent in German
• Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a desire to achieve goals and attain commercial success.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced objection handling, negotiation and closing skills both over the phone and face to face.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload with effective sales planning.
• Experience of writing detailed partnership and sponsorship proposals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

This is a full time Permanent position offering an annual basic salary of up to £45,000 with a £60,000 OTE + Attractive Company benefits.

The role offers flexibility to work from home 1 day a week

Advancing People Multilingual Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.