German speaking Business Development Manager
Languages: German & English
Location
Hybrid — Central London (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
The Company
Our client is a global events and exhibitions company, organising some of Europe's most exciting shows. They're expanding their European sales team and looking for a driven, German speaking Business Development Manager to help grow their presence across the continent.
The Job
As a German speaking Business Development Manager, your role will be to develop sales of their event in Zurich, Switzerland, to exhibitors and sponsors. Your clients will be a mix of previous exhibitors and new prospects you research and approach yourself. The role offers a good balance of new business development and account management.
Typical job responsibilities include:
- Sell exhibition and sponsorship opportunities
- Build commercial relationships with senior decision-makers
- Identify new business opportunities
- Manage full sales cycles for sponsorship or commercial deals
- Build and maintain relationships with mid-level stakeholders
- Prepare tailored proposals and contracts
- Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce and other tools
- Provide accurate sales forecasts
- Participate in planning and feedback with internal teams
Candidate profile
- Fluent in German
- Educated to university degree level — any subject
- Previous sales experience in any sector is an advantage but not essential — no B2B events experience required, as structured sales training is provided
- A strong competitive desire to succeed in sales — personality is key
- Exposure to international events and markets is an advantage but not essential
Salary & Working hours
£30,000–£33,000 basic + 40% commission (OTE c. £50,000). After a 6-month probation, basic salary increases to £36,000.
Monday–Thursday office-based, 9:00am–5:30pm. Friday remote working from home, 9:00am–1:00pm.
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