Bi-lingual German/English Commercial Executive - Independent Hotel Show

Montgomery Group are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic German speaking Commercial Executive. Following the success of the Independent Hotel Show in London and Amsterdam, we launched into Munich in 2024. Montgomery Group are now looking to grow the London Head office team to accommodate expansion plans we have for the portfolio. The Independent Hotel Show is a highly focused business event dedicated to hotel owners, general managers, and top-tier professionals within the realm of luxury and boutique hotels, striving to deliver a guest experience above and beyond that of the typical trade show. We are looking to expand and grow the portfolio of events. Our event in Munich is the premier platform for suppliers across the hotel supply chain, engaging and inspiring a targeted audience of hoteliers from the DACH region.

THE POSITION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position requires you to be fully immersed in the industry, enabling you to create relationships and opportunities for all participating in and attending the event. We curate the exhibition, aesthetics, and content with an aim to fulfill and delight the audience. Our visitors attend, not only to source great products from exhibitors and partners, but to learn, network with their community and enjoy an inspired experience. You will be integrated into the team selling event space and sponsorship to customers/partners over the telephone and face to face. Given the international scope for the portfolio there will be numerous opportunities to travel to competitor events and client meetings. You will support the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management and ensure the CRM is always up to date. Your close relationship with the show team, including Operations, Marketing and Project coordinators will develop the event. By attending industry networking events and competitor events you will be able to identify commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback and increase your sector knowledge.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A high regard for their personal brand.
• Proud to serve the industry.
• Willing to continually improve.
• Always looking for an opportunity.
• An approachable team player who can work on your own initiative and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to deliver under pressure.

COMPETENCIES

• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) would be highly beneficial.
• Willingness to travel within Germany on a frequent basis.
• A strong affinity with the hotel industry is preferable.
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Performance driven: a desire to achieve goals and attain commercial success.
• Eager to learn and develop your commercial skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, enthusiastic with a can do, will do attitude – a real team player.
• Sociable person, who is happy to attend industry networking events representing the Company.

Montgomery Group is a well-established, ethical, collaborative and empowering company. We are driven to maximise each and every employee’s potential through empowerment, collaboration and adopting a growth mindset resulting in high performing, tight knit teams who relish coming to work. We are performance led with a strong focus on growth. Importantly, we are purpose-driven, adhere to our values no matter what, and as a family business care about the people and communities that we serve. At Montgomery your achievements will be recognised and celebrated. The central London, dog friendly offices are close to Oxford Street & Marylebone High Street with access to the private gardens of Manchester Square. Hybrid working is offered to all applicants with a minimum of at least 3 days in the office. Core hours are 9-5pm, flexibility outside these hours will be required to suit the needs of the business. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role. Sadly, the office building is currently not wheelchair friendly. At Montgomery Group we recognise that women are less likely than men to apply for a role if they do not have experience in all the areas mentioned in the job description. The list above is indicative; we would still welcome your application even if you feel you don’t have experience in all the listed areas but think that you could do the job. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, or during the recruitment process, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

OUR PURPOSE: To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities.

OUR VISION: To be our communities’ long-term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success.

OUR VALUES: Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment.

BENEFITS: Bi-weekly breakfast. Christmas closing. Company away days. Cycle to work scheme. Dog friendly office. Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits. Enhanced Pension plus 8 x death in service-payment.