Regional Sales Executive China Market

WHO WE ARE:

CloserStill Media run over 80 market leading business exhibitions in the learning healthcare technology and veterinary sectors with events in Asia UK Europe and USA.

Our portfolio includes some of the fastest growing and often awardwinning events including the Singapore Vet Show Big Data & AI WorldCloud & AI Infrastructure Cyber Security World Data Centre World eCommerce ExpoLearning Technologies andDevLearn.

We are the envy of the events sector with over 60 major industry awards including The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for three years in a row inand 2020!

We have exciting growth plans over the next two to three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our awardwinning teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Singapore Office ofCloserStill Media (CSM) is looking for a new additionto the teamto join our awardwinning technology portfolio. Our ideal candidate is a motivated wellorganized individual who has a good understanding of prospecting and developing relationships and has experience selling exhibition solutions to businesses of all sizes.

If you enjoy working in a fastpaced environment where there is opportunity to grow then this would be a great position for you.

SUMMARY

The Regional Sales Executive for the China Market is tasked with overseeingdaily sales performance and implementing sales strategies for our events in the Chinesemarket. This position requires collaboration with the China Market team / Group EventDirector to create and execute effective sales plans that guarantee the financial success ofevents. Additionally the role includes cultivating relationships with clients discovering newbusiness opportunities and ensuring exhibitors success at our shows. The ideal candidatewill have strong relationshipbuilding skills excellent communication abilities and a solidunderstanding of the events industry.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily sales performance and meet and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead and Event Director to create and implement sales strategies.
• Introduce sales activities as necessary to achieve financial goals for events.
• Liaise with various departments (Operations Marketing etc) to ensure smooth execution.

Sales Management

• Oversee daytoday sales operations for events and achieve personal sales targets
• Proactively deliver show strategies for new and existing business opportunities.
• Execute campaign strategies set by the Team Lead and Event Director focusing on exhibitor numbers sponsorship revenues and overall yield.
• Monitor sales plans to ensure targets are met within budget including outbound call volumes and facetoface meetings.
• Develop new revenue streams through creative sponsorships and partnership.
• Develop and manage multichannel sales and create sales strategy with partners to win new businesses

Brand Development

• Implement event brand strategies to maintain and enhance market relevance.
• Travel to meet with customers prospects and event partners to build relationships.
• Manage partners marketing strategies ensuring effective monitoring and analysis.

Financial Oversight

• Maintain accurate records of stand and sponsorship ledgers.
• Record each sales accurately on CRM systems.
• Provide monthly reports on contributions and actions taken to achieve target.

Operations Coordination

Collaborate with the Operations team to execute customers requirements and ensure highquality experiences for exhibitors and delegates.

Marketing Collaboration

Work with the Marketing team to implement event marketing strategies aimed at achieving exhibitor and visitors targets with appropriate demographics.

Relationship Building

Foster positive relationships with agency associations media and commercial partners.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales or account management within the events industry or a related field.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the Chinese market dynamics and business practices.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Great sales and communication skills.
• Love the dynamic of a passionate team but are equally confident working independently and using your own initiative.
• Like working in a fastpaced environment where there is opportunity to grow.
• Strong organisational and customer service skills.
• Proficient IT skills including Salesforce CRM.
• Ability to travel as there is a requirement to be out in the market 30%40% of the time.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age ethnicity religion or beliefs sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status or disability status.

WORK LOCATION:

This role is based in Singapore.

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