The responsibilities & competencies required for the role of International Representative for ITM are as follows:Role PurposeReporting to the CEO of ITM, the International Representative will develop key markets for the Irish thoroughbred through a range of marketing tools.Responsibilities:Travel internationally to establish a presence in designated markets for ITM and the Irish thoroughbred industry identifying and building relationships with the key influencers in target markets. Primary markets will include Middle East which includes UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Saudi Arabia, China, Malaysia & Canada.Communicate, based on your thorough understanding of Irish breeding and racing, the unique selling proposition of the Irish Thoroughbred to potential clients using all relevant channels and resources to build awareness of the Irish thoroughbred and the work of ITM.Place a key focus on developing and protecting the ITM brand through all forms of Media.Play a key role in the creation and coordination of digital activities across ITM's online platforms.Organise and host events in target markets to create opportunities to present ITM to an international network of clients who will advance the business objectives of ITM and organise itineraries and host inward visiting delegationsDevelop and nurture an excellent database of key contacts of national & international media personnel (TV, Radio, Print and Online) providing articles and ITM updates as appropriateBe an expert content creator and curator to tell the story of the Irish Thoroughbred to audiences in traditional and online mediaMaximise every opportunity presented in the course of your duties to promote the Irish thoroughbred industryDevelop KPI reports to underpin your key activitiesAny other duties within your capabilities and as requested by the CEO of ITM.Skills and ExperienceExcellent knowledge of Irish and International racing and Breeding.Full Clean driving LicenceStrong Communication skills written and oral.Experience working as part of a team as well as on own initiative.Good understanding of all forms of Digital MediaExperience in organising and hosting events in own marketsHigh energy and results oriented with a passion for the thoroughbred industry.Experience collaborating with colleagues to achieve business objectives.Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholdersKey CompetenciesCustomer FocusConsistently makes decisions focussing on customer needsEnsure customer impact is considered in all decisionsIdentifies, mitigates and monitors all unintended customer consequences as a result of business decisionsDeveloping SelfIdentifies professional skill gaps and actively addresses sameSeeks out opportunities to develop internal knowledge in support of the businessUses own self-awareness and knowledge to share and develop othersInnovation & ChangeSpots opportunities that can add value and implements plans to obtain advantageChallenges status quo and takes advantage of technology and encouraging the appetite for change.Identifies barriers to change and uses relationship to influence and gain support for changeLeadershipIllustrates persistence and is resourceful in overcoming potential barriers to success in the teamUses broad knowledge and perspective in pursuit of forward thinking and is future orientate in approachProactively approaches opportunities and puts measure in place to ensure deliveryEnergyPrioritises and manages operational day to day constantly stretching thinking and contributionsConsiders the impact of all activity and maintains a positive mindset for achievementEncourages enthusiasm for pace and delivery in all interactions with colleaguesTeamWorks in cross functional teams ensuring inclusion of all personality types and skillsets to get the job done.Drives results by ensuring accountability for self and others in the teamSupports team members offering guidance and sharing knowledgeHRI places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equality at all levels of the organisation. Any candidate who requires reasonable accommodations at any stage of the selection competition should indicate their requirements. Any queries in relation to any disability or other issue which may be addressed through making such reasonable accommodations can be addressed to or telephone Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. HRI is an equal opportunities employer.