Business Development Officer
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Undetermined contract
We are looking for a Business Development Officer to join our Events & Sales Team in a leading advocate organisation where you can make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of wind energy.
You will be responsible for exhibition and sponsorship sales at WindEurope large and small events, including administrative follow-up. You will report to the Head of Events Sales.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the achievement of exhibition and sponsorship sales targets;
- Proactively reach out to new leads via a business development strategy;
- Prepare sales and sponsorship offerings for our clients;
- Contribute to the event sales reporting, ensuring the CRM data entry and invoicing is completed as required;
- Represent WindEurope at external industry events (including ours) to promote and sell events.
This position requires occasional travelling.
Mindset and skills qualifications:
Mindset
- Ability to work well within and across teams;
- Excellent organisational & time-management skills;
- Good analytical skills;
- Customer-oriented and problem-solving attitude.
Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, administration, marketing or related field;
- Minimum 2 years of relevant job experience in a sales environment (knowledge of exhibition/sponsorship sales is an advantage). Only candidates with a sales and/or business development track record will be considered for this position.
Software
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word);
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM software is a plus.
Languages
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (written and spoken).
Offer:
- Our remuneration is made of a complete package that includes diverse extra-legal advantages such as transportation, meal vouchers...
- Open-minded and stimulating environment;
- Hybrid work arrangement (2 days per week from home).
This position is open to individuals with disabilities.
Deadline is Friday 05 July 2024
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
