Business development manager in events

Encore is a world-leading event production company, supporting meeting and event professionals with modern event technology and comprehensive production services. With a clear commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences, the company follows its guiding principle, “connect and inspire,” and serves more than 2,200 premier event venues worldwide. For our Berlin location, we are looking for a Business Development Manager (m/f/d). You will build, maintain and expand long-term customer relationships, identify sales opportunities, grow revenue and represent Encore externally.

• Build and develop new customer business in Switzerland and open up new market segments
• Identify, evaluate and follow up on project opportunities and sales potential in the Swiss event market and beyond
• Prepare offers, negotiate terms and successfully close contracts
• Maintain and expand business relationships with existing customers and framework agreement customers
• Achieve and develop revenue and growth targets in the Swiss market
• Maintain and update the CRM system, manage the pipeline and report on sales
• Represent Encore at customer, industry and networking events in Switzerland
• Implement sales and marketing measures to position Encore in Switzerland
• Occasional travel

• Completed degree or vocational training in the event industry, hospitality or a comparable service industry (e.g. event management assistant, hotel management assistant, hotel specialist)
• Several years of professional experience in sales
• Strong sales skills and a goal- and success-oriented approach to work
• Strong service orientation and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and a high level of commitment
• Confident use of MS Office and experience using CRM systems
• Very good spoken and written German and English

• Varied tasks in a modern, innovative company
• Welcome Day and comprehensive onboarding for the role
• Attractive advancement and career opportunities in an international company
• Individual training and development opportunities
• EMEA supports charitable engagement
• Flexible working
• JobRad, Corporate Benefits and employee referral program
• Special leave days
• Time tracking and additional pay for Sundays, nights and public holidays
• Special payments such as an award program and anniversary payments