Sales And Project Executive, International Trade Shows

Sales and Project Executive, International Trade Shows

Are you a self-starter? Do you like interacting with people and joggling different tasks at the same time? Do you like new challenges?

Koelnmesse, Inc. is seeking an energetic professional who has a passion for exploring new ways to connect people as well as drive business opportunities together. This position will provide you with a chance to work in a small, dynamic company that covers several different industries and regions of the world.

Koelnmesse Inc. is the North American Chicago-based subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, one of the world's leading organizers of industry trade shows. We are growing our portfolio of trade shows here in the U. S. and internationally and therefore need extra support selling the eventsin the US and Canada. Our show portfolio covers industries such as video games, food and food technology, confectionery, pools and spas, sports facilities, motorbikes, and dental equipment, with events taking place in Germany, Dubai, Singapore, China, India, Italy, Colombia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia.

Job Description:

We're looking for a full-time Sales Executive with knowledge of sales, preferably also trade shows, events and exhibit space sales.. You will mainly be handling exhibit sales, project management and marketing and will be working closely with the sales managers and our operations team. Occasionally domestic travel is required. The position reports directly to the relevant Sales Manager.

This full-time position includes full benefits, 401K and a generous vacation package.

Qualifications:

We're looking for candidates with competency in the following areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of marketing and sales, preferably exhibit space sales (min. 2 years)
• Working knowledge of trade shows and events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Attention to details and deadlines
• Creative, motivated, and independent self-starter
• A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced small-team environment
• Excellent team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and contact management software (Hubspot), preferred
• Occasional travel may be required
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting – partly in our office in Chicago and partly remotely.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and work history here at hr@koelnmesse.us.

About Koelnmesse, Inc.

We "energize your business" globally, so join us to energize your career.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Koelnmesse Group is one of the world's largest trade show organizers. A broad network of subsidiaries and representative offices in 86 countries serves exhibitors, attendees, and trade media.

The Koelnmesse Group regularly organizes 80 trade fairs and exhibitions in close cooperation with participating trade associations. The key industries of the Koelnmesse program are segmented into seven business units: Video Games & New Media; House, Garden, Hardware and Leisure; Food & Beverage; Food Processing Technology; Health, Environment, Facilities; Furniture & Interior Design; Communications. Koelnmesse brings together over 2.3 million participants and 38,000+ exhibiting companies at our events worldwide.

From our Chicago-based office, we assist US and Canadian manufacturers and service providers in their preparation for our industry events, whether in Cologne/Germany, Asia, the Middle East, or South America. Part of our role here is to market to export-oriented manufacturers, support our visitor promotions for each show, and regular media and association outreach. Koelnmesse Inc. is also responsible for developing and executing domestic trade events such as h & h Americas. Some of our Industry leading trade shows are Gamescom – the world's largest video game show; DMexco – the leading digital marketing event in Europe; Anuga – the leading trade fair for the global food industry, IDS - the International Dental Show, and many more.

The Cologne exhibition and convention center is the seventh largest in the world. The property has 14 interconnected halls with a total exhibition area of 2.8 million square feet and an additional 500,000 square feet of outside space. The center is capable of accommodating 12,000 conference participants.

Website: www.koelnmesse.us

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This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60631 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60631