Business Engagement

Business Engagement & Development Executive

One of Dublin’s leading Enterprise Centres is seeking to add an experienced Business Engagement & Development Executive - with a strong background in promoting and engaging with SMEs - to its passionate, dedicated team based in South Dublin.

This permanent role would see you involved heavily in the development of this membership association with a focus on building strong community connections and being proactive in developing and supporting a wide-ranging business network.

Salary: DOE
Incentives: Performance-based Bonus
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Monthly Expenses, Free Parking
Hours: 9am to 5:30pm (Mon to Fri)
Location: South Dublin


Role and Responsibilities:
In this role, the successful candidate can expect to:



Plan and manage business and entrepreneurial training and networking events, both on-site and off-site, as required.


Regularly attend external business networking events and meetings, including with Government and Enterprise organisations


Proactively seek new members to join a thriving business community


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


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.



Your profile:
To be successful in this role you should have:



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.




If you are interested in this role and come close to, match, or even exceed the characteristics listed above, apply now through the link provided for the attention of Tim Baker, submitting your CV in Word format where possible.
For more information about this role or other roles we may have available for your skillset, contact Tim Baker on +353-1-525-2457 or tim.baker@osborne.ie.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

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