£30,000-£45,000 basic + uncapped commissionFluent in German? Love the buzz of a sales role? This is a great opportunity to put your language skills to work on a leading technology exhibition and build a successful career in events sales.
West London (hybrid)£30,000-£45,000 basic + uncapped commissionFluent in German? Love the buzz of a sales role? This is a great opportunity to put your language skills to work on a leading technology exhibition and build a successful career in events sales. Our client is a major international B2B events business with a large portfolio of market-leading events and brands. Their culture is diverse, driven and supportive, and they're serious about helping people grow and shape their own career paths. Their values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity and determination run through everything they do. They're looking for a German-speaking Sales Executive to sell exhibition stands and sponsorship for one of their tech shows. You'll work closely with the Event Director and Sales Manager to hit and exceed the show's targets.
The role
You’ll own your pipeline and accounts, working across new business and existing clients in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You’ll be:
- Delivering your personal sales targets across stands and sponsorship
- Delivering the show's campaign strategy, including exhibitor numbers and mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory and yield
- Identifying and winning new business while growing existing accounts
- Listening to what clients need and pitching solutions that close the sale
- Writing clear, persuasive proposals, negotiating terms and handling objections
- Meeting clients face to face and attending industry and competitor events
- Getting close to the tech market and building your pitch around its trends
- Keeping your sales ledger in Salesforce up to date and providing a weekly revenue forecast
- Supporting colleagues with the smooth running of the event when needed
What you’ll get
- £30,000-£45,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission, so there's no limit on what you can earn
- Hybrid working
- Ongoing sales and personal development training
- Face-to-face client meetings and time at industry events
- The chance to use your German every day on an international show
- Clear opportunities to progress within a large, established international events business
About you
- Fluent German, along with strong English
- Proven B2B sales experience, ideally selling exhibition stands, sponsorship or media
- A record of meeting and beating targets
- Confident on the phone and happy to hit an activity target of around 90 minutes of calls a day
- Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposals
- Organised and detail-focused, and comfortable using Salesforce or a similar CRM
- A positive team player who shares best practice and supports colleagues
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Farm Fest Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and leadership thrive. Located in the vibrant setting of Hertfordshire, employees benefit from a culture that values innovation and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional growth in the exciting world of outdoor events. With a focus on delivering memorable experiences, team members are empowered to take ownership of their roles, making a meaningful impact in the events industry.
