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Sales Manager

Informa Markets

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in organizing large-scale B2B events seeks a Sales position to drive revenue generation from both new and existing customers in Malaysia. This role entails external sales activities, relationship management, and meeting sales targets, with an emphasis on understanding client needs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant sales experience, along with proficiency in English and familiarity with the Salesforce CRM.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of sales or tele-sales experience.
  • Fluent in English: speaking and writing.
  • Experience in using Salesforce CRM.

Responsibilities

  • Manage sales to different tier customers.
  • Meet or exceed revenue targets for assigned accounts.
  • Prospect and close new business opportunities.

Skills

Self-motivated
Sales-driven
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

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Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

The Sales position is responsible for revenue generation from new and existing customers within the portfolio assigned in Informa Markets Malaysia. This role will manage Sales to different tier customers depending on the market and brand context. This team is critical to the business, as the key to our success is retention, growth and cultivating new business

The Sales role will involve a combination of internal and external sales activity, meeting customers face to face and attending competitor events. He /She will sell to valued existing customers, generate new business, and performance will be evaluated based on achieving revenue and new business targets

The Sales will be expected to develop their awareness of the brand industry, building greater insight over time. Maintaining and strengthening the relationship throughout the year is an important focus, to develop an understanding of the customers’ needs and expectations from their attendance at the event. He/ She will understand the customers’ needs and articulate a compelling value proposition as part of the sale. They will have a significant role in supporting re-booking of customers at an Event, while also providing support as a guest re-booker for other brands.

You will play an important role to:

Meet or exceed revenue target for assigned accounts through sales (digital, booth, sponsorship/ advertisement, and fully integrated packages)

Sell to existing/ lapsed customer accounts with engaging conversations and compelling proposals while guiding them through buying process

Prospect and close new business opportunities inside and outside of existing client base through cold calling and follow-up calling

Leverage understanding of customer buying trends to help develop Sales plans and approaches

Execute on assigned Sales campaigns, against accounts, products, and revenue targets, in line with sales plan

Support the on-site re-booking of existing customer accounts, in line with at event account allocation and sales targets

Maintain accurate pipeline, sales activity, and customer information within Salesforce (CRM system)

Distribute customer insight and marketing information to marketing team

Manage the handing over of sale information and customer requirements (via Salesforce) to the event Operations and Brand teams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience at the Junior Manager Level with 1–2 years of sales or tele-sales experience and a proven sales track record.

Self-motivated, sales-driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Experience in using Salesforce CRM system and possess Automotive-related is an added advantage

Fluent English - speaking and writing, required to proof-read sales material, brochures and promotional content

Required to travel

Additional information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

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Your application will include the following questions:

    Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Do you have experience in a cold calls sales environment? Do you have experience in a sales role? How would you rate your English language skills? Do you have automotive sales experience?

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 10,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 10,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

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