Company Description

There's no such thing as a typical Informa colleague…And that's how we like it. We're a diverse Group, with over 10,000 colleagues working in many different roles in one of six Divisions and in over 30 countries. Each of us brings something different, a unique set of abilities, experience and knowledge. It’s what makes us who we are.

All our businesses and offices share a culture based on respect and inclusiveness, and a working environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and supportive for colleagues. One that enables everyone to fully participate in the life of the Group and its ongoing, sustainable growth.

As a division of Informa, a FTSE 100 company, Informa Markets provides customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through live, virtual and hybrid events, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

People are at the heart of Informa Markets. Our business thrives on the passion and entrepreneurship of our 4,000+ colleagues, who deliver over 500 international events and brands in more than 40 countries across the globe.

Using our industry insight, comprehensive portfolio of markets, content and digital resources, we are passionate about creating platforms for our customers to connect and shaping environments that enable businesses to flourish.

Division specific summary:

Informa Markets Engineering Group is the leading B2B event and media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce, and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development, advanced engineering design, automation, manufacturing, processing, and packaging.

Job Description

Informa Markets Engineering Group is offering a rare opportunity to be part of the fastest growing portfolio in all of Informa Markets.  We are looking for a sales professional motivated by the idea of being a key revenue driver for our Energy Portfolio in  Stationary Energy and Storage in connection with The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Detroit, MI and Stuttgart, Germany, which is by far the largest events in the US and Europe that brings together the battery and EV tech communities.  The event is comprised of an expo hall and includes a comprehensive technical conference delivered by industry leaders, combining industry and technical content focusing on real world commercial solutions.

IME is in the process of expanding our footprint in clean energy with new business launches in North America, Europe, The Middle East and Asia.  This will include growth in Battery and EV technology as well as in solution providers for Stationary Energy Storage at several regional events in collaboration with IM offices around the world.  Part of IME’s contribution to these new global businesses will be providing sales and marketing to product and service suppliers in these three interrelated sectors looking to expand in the US, Europe and internationally.  To better serve these new and existing markets, IME is adding additional sales reps. 

We are looking for an experienced sales professional who is excited by the opportunity to launch our Stationary Energy and Storage events in partnership with our Battery and EV shows by selling physical stand space, as well as sponsorship and other related products and services.

This role will manage sales to all tier level customers depending on the market and attracting new customers. This role is critical to the business, as the key to our success is cultivating new business in complimentary energy markets to The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo.  You will have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the event in collaboration with sales, events, and marketing leadership teams.

The Sales Manager role will involve a combination of internal and external sales activity, meeting customers face-to-face and attending competitor events. This role will be expected to sell to a variety of new customers, from large key account acquisitions to independent small and medium enterprise customers.  The Sales Manager will also sell to valued existing customers and generate growth. Selling will be done over the phone and face-to-face when relevant. Performance will be evaluated based on achieving revenue and new business targets.

The Sales Manager will be  knowledgeable and well-informed of the brand industry. Further brand and industry expertise will be developed by collaborating with Account Directors and Brand leads. The Sales Manager will be responsible for both sourcing and closing leads. Maintaining and strengthening customer relationships throughout the year is an important focus, to understand the customers’ needs and articulate a compelling value proposition as part of the sale.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• Sell to existing small, medium, and high-tier customer accounts with engaging conversations and compelling proposals while guiding them through buying process
• Prospect, generate, and seek new business opportunities inside and outside of existing client base through cold calling, follow-up calling, and attendance at industry-related events
• Utilize consultative selling methods to prospective and existing customers by offering new opportunities
• Build upon industry specific knowledge, including attending competitor events, analyzing customer data, sharing experiences across the team
• Work collaboratively with Marketing to create tailored packages to support new revenue growth
• Deliver business development strategy, working with Event Directors, to target new market sectors and regions
• Leverage understanding of customer buying trends to help develop Sales plans and approaches 
• Support the retention of existing customers (where necessary). Ability to negotiate effectively and proactively handle and respond to customer objections
• Maintain accurate pipeline, sales activity and customer information within Salesforce of new and existing business (CRM system)
• Inform line manager of the latest customer pipeline and booked information through accurate use of Salesforce reporting, in relation to the monthly and annual goals, so they can liaise with relevant Event Directors weekly
• Develop Sales plans, inclusive of pricing strategies, and approaches to grow existing customer account through cross and up selling
• Mentor and assist Sales Executives when necessary

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Revenue performance against target
• Customer retention revenue
• New business revenue
• Sales activity through salesforce

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in business-to-business sales with proven track record of prospecting and growing revenue from existing accounts.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to identify and pursue cross and up selling opportunities
• Ability to ask probing questions in order to proactively handle and respond to customer objections
• Experience managing multiple customers and maintaining high energy sales
• Energy and enthusiasm for the job
• Up to 20% travel required
• Experience with Salesforce CRM desired

Additional Information

Why work at Informa?

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally.

Our benefits include:

• Tailored development opportunities and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn
• Balance time in the office with time working remotely, feeling fully supported wherever you are
• 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• The chance to work from (almost!) anywhere across the globe, four weeks a year
• Competitive and rewarding benefits, tailored to each of our regions
• Work with high quality specialist products
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• The chance to become an Informa shareholder, with extra rewards just for colleagues
• Regular social events and networking opportunities

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