German Speaking Events Sales Executives

Job description

·  Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
·  Category
Sales & Retail - Specialist Sales - Related Services
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Sales and Retail
·  External Reference
JN-082019-86269

German Speaking Account Executive - Business Forums & Events

Our client is one of the largest organisers that arrange market leading events and business forums across the UK and Europe for the Hotel, Hospitality and Healthcare sectors of industry and they are looking for a fluent German speaking sales executive.

These events are A very useful forum for meeting new suppliers and contacts. The events are often held in pleasant and relaxing surroundings, which gives ample opportunity for further networking within a very convivial atmosphere… Including meetings with top buyers who under normal circumstances would be difficult to develop a connection with. The networking opportunities give their clients quality time to build long term relationships with suppliers, decision makes and purchasing executives etc.

To help develop the business further they are looking for account executives to increase their client base on both the supplier and buyer side of the business……………. full training is provided to help you along your way.

They are looking for office based sales executives to help develop their relationships with buyers and suppliers by liaising with managing directors and business decision makers throughout the UK and Europe and effectively develop their client base for their unique business forums.

You will be trained to grow their buyer and supplier client base as well as not be afraid to be up-skilled to be able to source new business and revive past attendees for the forums. You will work closely with a team to ensure you are all working together to target every possible angle.

On occasion you will be asked to attend the UK and European forums and liaise with your clients to ensure they receive the best customer service and help their forum event run smoothly for them so you must have your own vehicle and a full and clean driving license.

The successful applicant MUST have a good working knowledge of Microsoft products Word, Excel and Outlook and have used a form of CRM system in a working environment.

The hours of employment are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with occasional over night stays at the events. The successful candidate must have a passport, full driving licence and be able to travel when needed. The person's own transport is essential based on their rural location also.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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