Job Description
Our client is dedicated to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Ireland.
Ireland is home to over 1,800 leading multinational companies such as Google, Intel, Amazon, Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Citibank, Barclays, Virtuous, Stripe, and many more.
About the Role
This position will focus primarily on new-name business development in the Japanese market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for targeting and delivering Foreign Direct Investment from sectors including Financial Services, Advanced Engineering, and the Green Economy.
In addition, the position will manage a growing portfolio of existing clients.
Main Responsibilities
1. Knowledge of Ireland and the international FDI marketplace.
2. Deep experience and successful track record in enterprise business development with corporate clients.
3. Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to deliver complex presentations in both high-level executive and group settings.
4. Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated understanding of strategic selling and comfortable working in a highly target-driven environment.
5. Ability to network effectively, build relationships and rapport with C-level executives.
6. Good understanding and familiarity of Ireland and of business practices, cultures in Asia.
7. Ability to work well under pressure, flexibly and independently on own initiative.
Desirable Qualifications
* Familiarity with social media/digital marketing.
* Knowledge of the Financial Services, Advanced Engineering, and the Green Economy sectors.