Business Growth Manager Opportunity
This permanent role involves developing a membership association with a focus on building strong community connections and being proactive in developing and supporting a wide-ranging business network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Proactively seek new members to join a thriving business community
* Regularly attend external business networking events and meetings, including with Government and Enterprise organisations
* Promote and champion the unique services offered by the organisation, increasing visibility to prospective members through digital marketing, PR campaigns, communications & branding
* Grow Social Media engagement, creating and curating content to promote the centre, activities and business opportunities
* Creatively design and implement membership programmes, awards and competitive events to build member engagement
* Plan and manage business and entrepreneurial training and networking events, both on-site and off-site, as required
* Seek and secure partnerships with government agencies, multinational businesses and educational institutions to provide funding and collaboration opportunities
* Promote member interests with the aim of growing and developing local businesses
Requirements:
* At least 3 years experience in an enterprise centre, business development, marketing or related role
* Enthusiasm for taking on a hands-on, people-facing role in which you will be expected to proactively network in multiple locations, sometimes outside of normal working hours
* Achieved demonstrable success in implementation of training programmes, ideally in the context of a membership organisation
* Confidence in dealing with business executives at the highest level, both to secure membership, and to make funding applications where appropriate
* An existing network including local government, business, and community figures would be advantageous
* Demonstrable Digital Marketing and Social Media Management experience with a creative, strategic and data-focused mindset
* Superb communications abilities with the ability to not only build long-lasting relationships in the business community, but also to clearly express your plans for growth
* Familiarity with available local and national government or EU supports for enterprise would be advantageous
Benefits:
* Pension Scheme
* Monthly Expenses
* Free Parking
Job Requirements:
* 9am to 5:30pm (Mon to Fri)
* South Dublin
If you are interested in this role and come close to, match, or even exceed the characteristics listed above, apply now submitting your CV in Word format where possible.