Special services and benefits

Our events generate enthusiasm for products, brands and industries. That is why it is so important that our employees are enthusiastic about their activities as well. As an employer, we want to inspire and motivate you. Requirement for being satisfied is an attractive working environment with challenging and fascinating positions. Moreover, we are known for our collegial corporate culture and various benefits that await you at Koelnmesse.

Flexible working hours

Lots of our jobs can be performed on a full-time or part-time basis, and you can schedule your own hours as part of an attractive flexitime arrangement. If you perform any overtime, these hours are remunerated or compensated in full in time off (in one consecutive block).

Hybrid working

We firmly believe that the best ideas are borne from collaboration – sometimes that's on site in the office or on our trade fair grounds and sometimes that's while working remotely.

The latest technology

Every Koelnmesse employee has a Microsoft Surface including a pen and keyboard – so you can work just as smoothly while on business trips or out and about as you can while on our trade fair grounds.

Social and special benefits

We offer holiday and Christmas allowances, anniversary bonuses, a company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.

Excellent transport links

Thanks to our central location near Cologne city centre, we are easily accessible via public transport or by car.

Free parking for employees

There are ample employee parking spaces available in the car park right next to the main building.

Electric vehicle charging stations

If you travel to work by hybrid or electric car and want to charge it while at work, there are three electric vehicle charging stations with six charging points near the car park.

Company bike leasing

There are covered bicycle parking spaces in our car park, and you can also take advantage of our attractive company bicycle leasing scheme.

Health management

Take advantage of our wide range of sports courses, including our weekly running and cycling courses. We also take part in B2Run and Cologne marathon. In addition, we regularly provide offers relating to nutrition and health, as well as stress prevention. Our company doctor is available for medical consultations if required.

Create Koelnmesse

Bring your ideas with you – we look forward to hearing what you have to say and working with you to shape the future of Koelnmesse together.

Professional and personal growth

There are over 50 courses available in our academy to support your personal and professional development. We also work with external trainers to support you individually.

Feel Good @Work

Make the most of our company canteen with a different range of dishes every day. Vegan or vegetarian? There is at least one vegetarian/vegan dish every day, as well as a large salad bar with everything you could possibly want.

Annual leave

Enjoy 30 days of annual leave – as well as Christmas Eve and carnival’s Monday off.

Experience our trade fairs for yourself

You can visit all of our own trade fairs free of charge, and also receive tickets to share with friends and family.

Time to celebrate

Whether it's at summer and Christmas parties or at team events, we always come together to celebrate our joint successes and the community.

Job security

Our employees are our most important resource when it comes to shaping the future of the trade fair. We stand by our employees – we currently have just under 850 in Cologne – and even during the coronavirus pandemic we were still able to guarantee job security to all our employees.

Fair pay

We are committed to a collective agreement, so we pay all our employees the appropriate salaries in line with the relevant pay scales along with any applicable additional benefits. Our employees are assigned to the appropriate pay scale group based on their professional activities and areas of responsibility. This ensures equal pay for everyone in line with the market.