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Sales Manager New Business - Events & Exhibitions
Do you have a passion for forging new client relationships? Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of live events? If so, we’d love to meet you!
For an international company, we are looking for a Sales Manager in Germany. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, working in close collaboration with the Exhibitions team, internal lines of business, and the broader marketing and sales departments.
Do you live in the velocity of Velbert and do you have proven sales experience in exhibitions, events or live brand experiences? Please get in touch!
Responsibilities Sales Manager New Business - Events & Exhibitions
As a Sales Manager in New Business, your responsibilities will include:
- Prospecting: Build relationships with new business across EMEA and occasionally internationally;
- Proposal Development: Formulate outstanding written proposals from informal documents to full formal RFP responses;
- Lead Targeting: Pro-actively target generated leads;
- System Utilization: Ensure that all internal systems are utilized to their full potential and show initiative in maximizing revenues;
- Quality Presentation: Ensure that all presentations of the company are of high quality, whether spoken, graphic, or written.
Requirements Sales Manager New Business - Events & Exhibitions
We are looking for a commercially driven person with the following background and attributes:
- At least 3 years of proven sales experience, including success in new business development;
- Ideally, experience in the exhibitions, events, or live brand experience sector;
- Strong network in Germany within sectors such as industrial, tech, FMCG, or automotive;
- Affinity with marketing, branding, or experience design;
- Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver tangible commercial results;
- Fluent in German (native/professional level) and English (fluent/business level).
The offer Sales Manager New Business - Events & Exhibitions
This company is committed to investing in your long-term career growth. You’ll be equipped with the tools, support, and internal opportunities needed to develop and advance within the business. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a real impact, this could be the right opportunity for you.
What's next? Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.What happens next?
You have successfully submitted your application. Please make sure to include all the necessary documents and information.
Our team will thoroughly review your application, taking into consideration your qualifications and experience. Based on this evaluation, we will proceed to invite you for a (digital) interview with one of our recruiters. This interview aims to gain further insights into your background, skills, and motivation.
Following our consultation with you, we will facilitate an introduction between you and our client. Depending on the client's requirements, there may be one or more interviews, along with the possibility of an assessment, to further evaluate your suitability for the position.
If the client/principal decides to offer you the job, you will receive a formal offer. It is up to you to accept this offer. If you accept the offer, we will arrange further financial processing and ensure everything is in place for your new position.