Bi-lingual German/English Commercial Executive - Independent Hotel Show

Montgomery Group is a well-established, ethical, collaborative and empowering company.  We are performance led with a strong focus on growth.  Importantly, we are purpose-driven, adhere to our values no matter what, and as a family business, really care about the people and communities that we serve. Hybrid working is offered to all applicants with a minimum of three days a week in the office (Monday and Thursday with a third day of your choosing to tie in with the team). 

Montgomery Events, part of Montgomery Group does not create ‘run of the mill’ trade shows. We’re creative in our approach and challenge the status quo. We’re hard-working, committed, and passionate about our products and the communities we serve.

Following the success of the Independent Hotel Show in London and Amsterdam, we are launching in Munich. We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic German speaking Commercial Executive.

The Independent Hotel Show is a highly focused business event dedicated to hotel owners, general managers, and top-tier professionals within the realm of luxury and boutique hotels.

Our new event in Munich will be the premier platform for suppliers from across the hotel supply chain to engage and inspire a targeted audience of hoteliers from the DACH region.

THE POSITION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The position requires you to be fully immersed in the industry, enabling you to create relationships and

opportunities for all participating in and attending the event. We curate the exhibition, aesthetics, and content with an aim to fulfil and delight the audience. Our visitors attend, not only to source great products from our exhibitors and partners, but to learn, network with their community and enjoy an inspired experience.

You will be integrated into the team selling event space and sponsorship to customers/partners over the telephone and face to face.  Supporting the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management and ensuring that the CRM is always up to date.  Your close relationship with the show team, including Operations, Marketing and project co-ordinators will develop the event. 

By attending industry networking events and competitor events you will be able to identify commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback and increase your sector knowledge. 

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• A high regard for their personal brand. 
• Proud to serve the industry. 
• Willing to continually improve. 
• Always looking for an opportunity. 
• An approachable team player who can work on your own initiative and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to deliver under pressure.

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COMPETENCIES 

• ​Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) would be highly beneficial.
• Willingness to travel within Germany on a frequent basis.
• A strong affinity with the hotel industry is preferable.
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Performance driven: a desire to achieve goals and attain commercial success
• ​Eager to learn and develop your commercial skills
• ​Self-motivated
• ​Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, enthusiastic with a can do will do attitude – a real team player
• Sociable person, who is happy to attend industry networking events representing the Company

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Montgomery Group is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity.  We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role.  Sadly, the office building is not currently wheelchair friendly.

At Montgomery Group we recognise that women are less likely than men to apply for a role if they do not have experience in all the areas mentioned in the job description.  The list above is indicative, we would still welcome your application even if you feel you don’t have experience in all the listed areas but think that you could do the job.

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OUR PURPOSE​:​To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities.

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OUR VISION:​To be our communities’ long term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success.

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OUR VALUES:​Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment

BENEFITS:​​ Charity volunteering days, Company away days, Corporate gym membership, cycle to work scheme, dog friendly office, Flexible working hours, Fruit baskets, Fundraising matching scheme, Hybrid working, Increased Maternity & Paternity benefits, Lunch and learn speaker programme, Mentorship programme, Monthly social events, Pension with 8 x death in service -payment, Season ticket loads and Wellness weeks.