Sales & Key Account Manager Industry & Technology

Sales & Key Account Manager Industry & Technology Every year, BERNEXPO stages more than 30 trade fairs and guest fairs as well as up to 600 events of all sizes. For over 75 years, it has been connecting people, industries, and ideas. With our trade fairs and events, we create platforms where innovations become visible, partnerships arise, and markets come together. As of 1 July 2026, we are looking for a Sales and Key Account Manager with significant market responsibility for the area: Industry & Technology You operate in an innovation-driven industrial environment and understand the challenges of production, technology, and mechanical engineering. With your network (ideally in the environment of our umbrella associations such as Swissmem or SwissTnet) and your sales strength, you develop strong partnerships and sustainably expand our platforms in the area of Industry & Technology. Trade fairs such as INNOTEQ, Sindex, or Suisse Public are ensured through your sales talent and customer loyalty. For this, we are looking for two entrepreneurially minded, sales-strong personalities with drive, network, and closing strength. What awaits you You further develop your trade fair formats commercially and actively drive their growth You actively acquire new exhibitors, partners, and sponsors and specifically expand existing customer relationships You recognize market potentials early and develop concrete sales opportunities and new business opportunities from them You conduct sales and contract negotiations confidently until successful completion You support Business Development in the positioning of your formats and in the expansion of reach and relevance You develop attractive marketing, sponsoring, and partner models with real added value for customers You work closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensure professional implementation You see yourself as a host, networker, and central contact person for customers, associations, and partners What you bring with you You bring a pronounced hunter mentality and convince through negotiation skills and closing strength. Several years of experience in Sales and Key Account Management or in a comparable customer-oriented role, ideally with an existing network in the industry Demonstrable strength in acquisition, negotiation, and successful sales closing Joy in building relationships, developing markets, and inspiring people for products and platforms Entrepreneurial thinking as well as a good sense for market trends and customer needs Experience in the trade fair, event, technology, or industrial environment is a plus Ideally knowledge of the MEM industry High initiative, assertiveness, and pronounced communication strength Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working German as a native language as well as good French and English skills (at least B1) What you can look forward to A dynamic working environment in the middle of event and trade fair activity A lot of creative freedom and personal responsibility Flexible working hours and home office possibilities Support for further training Central place of work in Bern Attractive social security benefits SBB half-fare card Free parking in Expoparking 24/7 Contribution to mobile subscription and devices Discounts in sports gastronomy establishments, summer festivals, Christmas parties, and other team events Contact Questions will be gladly answered by: Penka, Head of Exhibition & Market, Sina, HR Specialist, Information for personnel service providers: We are waiving external support for this recruitment jpid0b5f9f0jm jit0624jm jiy26jm