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German-Speaking Sales Executive
Launch your sales career in international events, exhibitions and media
Job type: Full-time, office-based (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 plus OTE
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.
* A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
* No previous sales experience is required; energy, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in sales are more important.
* 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.
* Group pension scheme.
* 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 choiceDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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