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MIDAS, one of the UK's most successful inward investment agencies, is seeking a new Business Development Executive to support the team in attracting companies to establish a presence in Greater Manchester.
Do you want to make a difference and help shape Greater Manchester’s economic future, understanding the vital role economic development plays in improving quality of life and creating opportunities, as a means of fostering lasting, inclusive growth?
You will need a passion for Manchester, a positive and proactive attitude, some work experience in a busy commercial sales environment and an interest in the Creative, Digital & Tech (CDT) sectors.
The successful candidate will support the Head of Sector and Business Development Manager (BDM) with the delivery of MIDAS’ core services to existing and potential investors in Greater Manchester and assist MIDAS to meet annual inward investment targets from the MIDAS business plan.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the team by project managing the delivery of MIDAS services to new and existing investors to achieve annual targets for inward investment success and job creation.
* Daily management of web/telephone and email-based enquiries, referring to relevant Head of Sector/BDM for project management direction.
* Undertake desk-based research to support proposition development and conduct lead-generation activity.
* Provide after-care support to new investors as directed by the Head of Sector/BDM.
* Monitor FDI (Foreign Direct Investor) alerts and other relevant sources of data.
* Support Head of Sector/BDM in general business development activity such as attendance at events, conferences, networking, client meetings, and in-visits.
* Update CRM maintenance and provide management information reports when required.
* Adopt a collaborative and positive working style with all internal and external colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Requirements:
We are seeking a personable and professionally driven individual, who is:
* Experienced within a sales and marketing or project coordination role.
* A confident storyteller and communicator.
* Comfortable in a client-facing position.
* Project-focused and can deliver on time.
* Innovative and ambitious.
* Tenacious, detail-driven and able to support the team reliably.
* A proactive self-starter who brings energy and accountability to the team.
* Able to share your passion for Manchester with clients, whilst helping to drive efficiency and productivity, through evaluating and developing the support provision required. Knowledge of one or more of GM’s key ‘Frontier Sectors’ would be advantageous.
To learn more about MIDAS - please refer to this linkAbout MIDAS -Invest In Manchester | MIDAS - Manchester's inward investment promotion agency
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
* Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
* Extra time for tasks
* Interview questions shared beforehand
* Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
We’re proud to support theBan the Boxcampaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
International Trade and Development
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