We are looking for a driven and well- connected Sales Director to join the MICE Sales Team or the MICE Sales team, someone strategic and entrepreneurial to drive our growth, win new business, and develop accounts.
Generate business from in the MICE industry.
Utilising your network and KT’s network to win dormant clients and expand the portfolio with new clients.
Be responsible for the Sales development and performance for the defined Key Accounts,
Increase our market share with sustainable business opportunities,
Research markets continuously looking for new clients and cold approaching where needed,
keep a keen on competition and is commercially aware.
Improve our market positioning and brand awareness
Ensure follow-up on sales activities and researches market for new clients and client opportunities
Come up with new product ideas and inform the superior about new business opportunities
Propose new potential destinations within Europe/worldwide or further develops existing destinations.
Nurture Accounts and develop them, taking a strategic approach to account structuring
Be responsible for budget, and have full financial responsibility for the market
Support DMCs when necessary in retrieving out standings from clients or solving possible issues
Participation in networking organisations like SITE/MPI or attend other events
Requirements
Ideally 7+ years experience in a DMC or Event Agency developing business and managing accounts in the events industry.
A strong network in MICE industry
Someone entrepreneurial, strategic and determined
Can come up with new product ideas and inform the superior about new business opportunities,
Creative and able to Propose new potential destinations within Europe/worldwide or further develops existing destinations.
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Skilled in active sales including cold calling and sales meetings.
Happy to travel for industry events/ fairs or client meetings
High level commercial acumen, able to take a strategic approach to Account Manager
Financially literate and able to manage budgets.
Benefits
Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment spread across 33 countries and growing.
Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory
Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally
Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling
A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment
Company Wide Bonus Scheme
Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities
Flexible & Hybrid Working
Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers
Friendly and Collaborative work environment
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