Regional Development Executive - FDI
The Regional Development Executive - FDI will support the delivery of regional targets for the Southeast Region and manage a portfolio of Regional Enterprise Development Clients. The ideal candidate will contribute proactively to advance strategic interest in the Regions through marketing the Southeast, in partnership with colleagues, as a location for new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In addition to marketing, the role requires an experienced individual to collaborate with regional stakeholders to support the winning of investments and working with the existing client base to secure investment opportunities.
About the Role:
* Manage a portfolio of Regional Enterprise Development Clients to support their transformation and continued presence in the regions
* Prepare marketing value propositions, content, and itineraries to maximise the investment opportunities for the Region
* Support the Regional Manager in enhancing the region's business ecosystem through networking and relationship building across regional and national stakeholders
* Draft, coordinate, manage, and accompany visiting itineraries and e-site visits to the business locations within the region
* Support the Regional Manager on the delivery of appropriate and timely solutions to challenges faced by existing and potential clients in the Region
* Provide close and effective start-up assistance and support for new client companies establishing in the region
* Represent our client at a range of meetings and functions and as required proactively speak on behalf of our client outlining our role, strategy importance, and economic impact of our client nationally and regionally
* Collaborate with internal divisions as part of the marketing proposition for the Region
* Ensure that the brand is held in high regard in the Region
* Embrace and utilise all available technologies
* Ability to work well under pressure, to show initiative, to work independently. Flexibility and interest in career progression
* Ensure our client's values of People, Professionalism, Passion for Performance, and Public Service are upheld at all times
* To ensure dignity, respect, and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work-life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace
About You:
* Client-Focused Relationship Building
* Sales & Marketing
* Project Management
* Communications and Personal Effectiveness
* Knowledge of the business
* Networking and Influencing
* Creativity and Innovation
* Networking
Requirements:
* Ability to work well under pressure, flexibly as a member of a team and independently on own initiative in terms of time worked and tasks undertaken
* A relevant Level 8 third-level business/sector-related degree recognised on the National Qualification Framework is essential
* Strong computer literacy skills
* Digital marketing and social media skills
* This role will require domestic travel, flexible working hours, and a willingness to work flexibly across regions on a regular basis
* A full driving license is essential