SME Development Manager
SME Development Manager
One of Dublin’s leading Enterprise Development Centres is seeking to add an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in dealing with SMEs to its passionate, dedicated team based in South Dublin.
This permanent role would see you involved in the development of this membership association with a focus on building strong community connections and being proactive in developing a wide-ranging business network.
Salary: €50k-€55k DOEIncentives: 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
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 opportunitiesPromote member interests with the aim of growing and developing local businesses.
Your profile:
To be successful in this role you should have:
At least 4 years of experience in an enterprise centre, business development 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.
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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