Overview
On behalf of our client in Dublin, we are hiring a Business Development Executive to join their growing team within the community enterprise space. This individual will work closely with the CEO.
This position is suited to someone with strong community engagement, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for supporting local business development. You will work closely with the CEO and Board engaging with stakeholders, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local government to foster a supportive environment for growth and collaboration and establish a thriving community of businesses.
Responsibilities
* Engage with stakeholders, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local government to foster growth and collaboration within the community enterprise space. This includes establishing a thriving community of businesses.
Key Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a business development or community enterprise role
* Strong knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and grow services and facilities
* Proven track record of sourcing/developing training and education programmes
* Experience with funding applications and identifying opportunities for enterprises
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team
* Existing network in enterprise, community development & local government is highly desirable
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident networker and relationship-builder
* Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach to problem-solving
* Strong project management and organisational skills
* Capable of setting and achieving realistic, impactful targets
* A true self-starter with a passion for supporting local businesses and their community
* Experience in the community enterprise or social enterprise sector
* Familiarity with Government programmes/supports, and local, national and EU funding initiatives
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Administrative
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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