Contract Type: Full time, Maternity Leave Cover - 12 Month Contract Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm Location: Vision Ireland Retail, M7 Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare Closing Date: June 30th at 5pm Duties and Responsibilities Building a robust pipeline of opportunities, identifying, qualifying, and cultivating leads Supporting the development and delivery of acquisition and product strategies to maximise the funding streams impact on income and brand engagement Identifying target acquisition areas using insight and knowledge Contributing to departmental income reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Accurately managing records and reporting on outcome Building networks in order to develop and cultivate prospects Further develop our current schools and clubs program Co-ordinate cold and warm direct mail campaigns Developing and delivering multi-channel, high volume response campaigns/appeals Manage and drive recruitment of regular donors to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel program Develop a high understanding of donor motivations and trends, to deliver a bespoke donor journey Develop and implement solicitation plans for your portfolio and actively encourage engagement The job description is intended to detail key duties and responsibilities required from this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required. The holder of this position is required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description. Experience Experience of working as part of a high performing team, achieving and exceeding KPIs and targets Proven ability to generate new business across a robust pipeline Experience of negotiating and positively influencing outcomes Excellent networking and relationship management skills Proven ability to generate new ideas, adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different supporters or customers Experience of managing budgets and providing accurate financial reports Proven experience of developing income generation plans Demonstrable ability in achieving and exceeding set targets/goals. Experience of corporate new business and track-record of securing new partnerships Experience of managing high-value corporate and schools relationships and delivering exceptional supporter experience Skills / Competencies Excellent communication and presentation skills (face to face, written and phone) Self-motivated and action oriented, with the ability to work on own initiative Tenacity and creativity in the pursuit of business development goals and results Commercial business acumen Networking, Influencing and Presentation skills with the ability to build relationships, internally and externally Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise, working to optimise outputs Experience in a direct marketing environment with specific experience in donor acquisition Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable) Ability to prioritise multiple projects and their competing demands Working towards and delivering on strategic objectives Adopt a dynamic and self-motivated approach, willing to work across functions and able to see the bigger picture Work efficiently and effectively with the fundraising and communications teams by adopting a values-based, and supporter-centric working culture Passion and commitment to the aims and values of the organisation Other Requirements Travel as required Full clean Irish driving license with access to a vehicle Availability to work flexible hours Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Outcomes Contribution to the Retail Management Team Achievement of all income and expenditure budgets and related KPIs Delivering growth in key income streams Consistent quality approach to delivery of retail services Adherence to legislation, standards, and guidelines Vision Ireland reserves the right to close this competition prior to the closing date outlined should a high volume of applications be received. Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time within ROI. Informal enquiries to Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Vision Irelandis committed to creating aninclusiveenvironment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is affordedequality of opportunity.It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisations mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation. Skills: Organizational skills People management Analytical skills time management