Overview
Business Executive - Permanent Role Dublin (Onsite)
My client is looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Business Executive to help promote, grow, and strengthen their brand and community. This dynamic role blends marketing, events, and community engagement with hands-on support. You’ll play a leading part in increasing awareness of services, driving participation in events and initiatives, and growing the membership of the Business Association.
Responsibilities
* Wider Association Network
* Grow and Expand Membership: Build and nurture a thriving member network by actively recruiting and engaging new businesses.
* Brand & Marketing Development: Shape and promote the Network's identity through compelling PR campaigns, communications, and branding.
* Business Events & Networking: Organise high-quality business forums, masterclasses, and networking sessions with engaging speakers, sourcing venues and delivering events that inspire and connect.
* Membership Benefits, Awards & Competitions: Create impactful membership programmes, launch awards and competitions, and manage publicity that spotlights success stories.
* Promote Member Companies: Showcase our members through social media, website features, testimonials, and success stories.
* Surveys & Research: Conduct surveys and focus groups to highlight members' needs and position the network as a voice for local business.
* Partnerships & Collaborations: Build relationships with business leaders, influencers, universities, multinationals, and government agencies to expand visibility and secure new opportunities.
* Advocacy: Represent and promote the voice of local SMEs in discussions with local councils and government departments.
* Support the day-to-day facilities management of our two centres.
* Promote our services including meeting rooms, hot desks, postal services, and non-tenancy solutions.
* Organising events and workshops that encourage collaboration and growth among hub members.
* Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across all enterprises.
* Build strong connections with Enterprise Centres to stay ahead of industry trends and opportunities.
Qualifications / Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, marketing, or community enterprise roles.
* Proven experience in growing services, facilities, or membership organisations.
* Demonstrated success in developing and promoting events, training, or education programmes.
* Ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, mission-driven team.
* Strong knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem is desirable.
* Track record in sourcing funding or identifying business opportunities is desirable.
* A strong existing network in enterprise, community development, and/or local government is desirable.
* Familiarity with government programmes, enterprise supports, and funding initiatives (local, national, and EU) is desirable.
How to apply
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please send your profile to eryan@berkley-group.com.
Berkley Business & Technology is a specialist consultancy, recruiting professionals for organizations throughout Ireland, UK & Europe; for more information go to www.berkley-group.com.
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