Regional Development Executive -FDI
Waterford
With a focus on regional development our client is seeking support in delivering investment to the regions. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of regional targets for the Southeast Region and to 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 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
FDI companies located in regional locations outside Dublin totalled €21.7bn comprised of Payroll €10.7Bn; Irish materials and Services €6.4Bn and Inhouse R&D €4.5Bn and our client is committed to building on this.
The region operationally comprises of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny. There are 86 client companies in the Southeast Region, employing 15,301 people. The Southeast has a significant ecosystem of well-established companies across Technology, Life Sciences, International Financial Services and Engineering & Industrial Technologies. Our client targeted 40 investments for the Southeast Region in the period 2021-2024.
Key Tasks:
· 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 regions business eco-system through networking and relationship building across regional and national stakeholders.
· Draft, co-ordinate, 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 pro-actively 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 clients 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.
Key Competencies Required:
· Client Focused Relationship Building
· Sales & Marketing
· Project Management
· Communications and Personal Effectiveness
· Knowledge of the business
· Networking and Influencing
· Creativity and Innovation
· Networking
Additional 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 licence is essential.
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