Launch your sales career in international events, exhibitions and media
Job type: Full-time, office-based (37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Head of Sales
About the Opportunity
Join a leading international publishing and events business serving the logistics, supply chain, tolling, robotics, automation and transport sectors. The organisation delivers market-leading magazines, conferences, awards and exhibitions across the UK, USA, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
About the Role
As a German-Speaking Sales Executive, you will develop your commercial skills across events, exhibitions and media while building relationships with clients in German-speaking and international markets. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or an ambitious early-career professional who communicates confidently in both German and English, enjoys working towards targets and wants to succeed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
- Win new business and achieve sales targets across German-speaking and international markets.
- Pitch advertising, sponsorship, exhibition and event opportunities to prospective clients.
- Build strong client relationships and recommend solutions that meet their commercial goals.
- Research prospects, maintain accurate sales records and collaborate with marketing, editorial and events teams.
You will receive hands-on experience across media and events, with structured opportunities to build the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in sales.
What We’re Looking For
- Fluent German is essential, with the confidence to conduct professional sales conversations and correspondence.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Strong communication skills and a natural aptitude for persuasion and negotiation.
- A proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach, with a willingness to learn.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to a team.
Benefits
- 20 days’ annual leave, increasing to 25 days after one year’s service.
- A paid day off for your birthday and three paid days off over Christmas.
- Free private medical insurance and gym membership discounts.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company and social events.
- Opportunities for UK and international travel.
- Season ticket loan.
- Dress-down Fridays.
- Training and development opportunities, including a contribution towards personal development of your choice.
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