7+ years in SaaS or B2B solutions sales, closing enterprise deals 3+ years in the Event/Exhibition industry, with direct experience selling to or working within Messe organisers Proven, current network in Germany’s exhibition ecosystem Track record of quota attainment in fast-paced environments Skilled in advanced discovery, multi-threading, and negotiation Executive presence & C-level access: comfortable engaging CEOs/MDs, portfolio directors, and commercial heads Exceptional communication (written, storytelling, presenting) and phone/video comfort Fluent in German and English Tool-savvy, process-minded, and proactive about improving workflows Startup mindset: curious, resourceful, optimistic; bias to action and learning