Hybrid Senior Industry Relations Manager – Mechanical Engineering Trade Fair

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About the role

  • Senior Industry Relations Manager at Easyfairs managing partnerships and positioning for FMB in the industrial sector. Overseeing community strategy and content development for the event.

Responsibilities

  • Community and industry positioning
  • Build, maintain and strategically develop a strong industry network (companies, associations, media, multipliers, opinion leaders)
  • Ownership of key community and brand relationships (e.g., advisory boards, strategic partners, top brands)
  • Represent FMB and the entire Easyfairs portfolio at industry events, associations, press and client meetings relevant to FMB
  • Identify new target groups and continuously increase the trade fair's market relevance
  • Develop and implement a future-oriented content strategy for FMB
  • Design and implement the lecture and event program (topic research, formats, speakers)
  • Translate industry trends into compelling content formats (forums, special exhibitions, VIP programs, etc.)
  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to optimally position and market the formats
  • Conduct strategic analysis of the attendee universe and actively expand the presence of decision-makers and technical visitors
  • Conceptualize, implement and further develop special campaigns and exhibition areas at FMB
  • Independently acquire speakers, partners and exhibitors
  • Financial responsibility for the success of special formats
  • Work closely with Sales to monetize the concepts
  • Strategic management and development of selected key accounts
  • Support the establishment of strategic cooperations and partnerships
  • Develop bespoke participation concepts for top exhibitors
  • Actively contribute to shaping the long-term market positioning of FMB

Requirements

  • Completed degree with a focus in business, engineering or communications, or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in content strategy, marketing, sales, event management or business development
  • Strong understanding of industrial B2B markets, ideally in mechanical or plant engineering
  • Strategic foresight combined with a hands-on mentality and strong execution skills
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills in complex environments
  • Strong communication skills, confident and professional presence at all levels
  • Strong networking skills and enjoyment of actively building relationships
  • Sales affinity and an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

  • Work-life balance through home office and remote working
  • Flexible working hours via a flexitime account, allowing you to manage your own working hours
  • An inspiring and collegial team that values cohesion and enjoyment at work
  • Time to recharge with 30 days of vacation
  • Room for development — training is supported through individual development measures and our Easyfairs Academy
  • Flat hierarchies and an appreciative feedback culture that enable you to contribute your own ideas
  • We promote health through our Wellpass cooperation, giving you access to sports, fitness and wellness offerings
  • We act for the future — we are committed to actively embracing ESG both internally and externally

Job title

Senior Industry Relations Manager – Mechanical Engineering Trade Fair

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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