Sales Manager at Koelncongress promoting various event venues and managing client relationships within the MICE sector in Germany.
Responsibilities
You will take on project-related tasks within the Koelncongress sales unit to market the exhibition grounds, including the "Confex" building, and all Koelncongress event locations such as the Tanzbrunnen site or the Flora.
Identifying, qualifying and proactively approaching potential new clients in the national and international congress and conference segment – with a special focus on associations and their events.
Conducting market and trend analyses as well as competitor monitoring.
Generating leads via offline and digital communication channels.
Creating sales presentations and preparing bid books.
Further developing existing service and offering portfolios.
Responding to and handling customer inquiries as the first point of contact.
Drafting contracts, monitoring budgets and maintaining sales-relevant information in the CRM system.
Requirements
Successfully completed university degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a completed commercial apprenticeship.
Ideally, professional experience in the events sector.
Strong acquisition skills and several years of sales experience at an event venue, agency, or hotel.
Well-connected with solid knowledge of the global MICE market (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events), particularly in conferences, congresses and association events.
Excellent communication skills, enjoyment of consulting and sales, and interest in digital sales topics.
Very good analytical and conceptual skills.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Excellent MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint), including willingness to take on administrative tasks.
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