Senior Commercial Executive – German Speaker

Lipton Media; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning international events company is seeking a Senior Commercial Executive fluent in German. This role involves generating new business, selling bespoke sponsorships, and enhancing relationships with European clients. Candidates should have a strong B2B sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of meeting revenue targets. Regular international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Background in B2B sales, preferably from event or media sales.
• Successful track record achieving revenue targets.
• Consultative sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and increase pipeline.
• Sell high-value sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
• Grow relationships with key accounts through tailored marketing.
• Consult with clients over the phone and face-to-face.
• Attend competitor events, traveling as needed.
• Act as a market specialist and stay updated.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Fluent in German

Excellent communication skills

Consultative sales approach

Job description

Senior Commercial Executive – German Speaker

Award winning, international events company is looking to hire a highly driven, fluent German speaker Senior Sales Executive. The successful Senior Commercial Executive will sell bespoke sponsorship packages and exhibition stands to a European client base, with scope for international travel several times a year.

Role

• Generate new business, increase pipeline and bring in new prospects.
• Sell high‑value sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
• Grow relationships with key accounts by planning and tailoring marketing activities using a consultative approach to increase YOY spend.
• Pitch clients over the phone and face‑to‑face.
• Attend competitor events – travel is a key part of the role.
• Act as a market specialist, staying up to date via internal and external resources.
• Consultative selling: sell creatively, solution‑led.

Candidate Profile

• Background in B2B sales, ideally from event or media sales, IT sales, recruitment, etc.
• Fluent in German – required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Successful track record achieving revenue targets.
• Consultative sales approach is a necessity.