Assistant Project Executive - Emerging Business

Job Purpose: Be an active member of the Emerging Business Team identifying, developing and winning high-quality foreign direct investment opportunities for Ireland in line with IDA Ireland's strategy. The role will work with high-growth companies across emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Life Sciences, Semiconductors and Quantum Computing, supporting the development of investment projects from initial engagement through to investment decision. Emerging Business delivers the highest number of New Names and itineraries for IDA, so this is a strong opportunity for a candidate interested in a career in IDA’s client facing, business development activities.

The role will contribute to client engagement activities, company visits, conferences and marketing initiatives, working closely with colleagues across IDA Ireland's global network to position Ireland as a leading location for innovative and internationally focused businesses. The successful candidate will undertake market and company research, maintain accurate client and opportunity information on Salesforce, prepare briefing materials and committee submissions, and support the development of investment proposals, including economic and business case analysis.

Key Tasks:

• To prepare, design and plan itineraries for the team;
• To research, prepare and contribute to the preparation of investment proposals for IDA Ireland’s Committees, to include FACE model and Economic Model support for grant assisted projects;
• To deliver a professional service to target companies and existing clients, to include Requests for Information (RFI’s) and tailored presentations and materials;
• To maintain a suite of marketing materials for the division, including presentations, Infographics and documents;
• Work with the global team to support the identification and development of contestable markets in North America, Europe and APAC;
• To maintain and update information on Salesforce, including producing regular performance reports;
• To support the Emerging Business team in all aspects of planning, management and delivering marketing events and exhibitions including liaising with IDA’s communications team to explore online and social media marketing activities.
• Proactively support and manage the sharing of knowledge across the global team.
• Strong client focused approach to building relationships and delivering excellent client service
• Actively managing competing priorities and work responsibilities.
• To ensure that continuous learning and development is undertaken through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process.
• To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied throughout the organisation and that a work life balance in the workplace is supported as much as possible.
• To ensure that IDA’s values of Enterprising, Inclusive, Resourceful and Empowering are upheld at all times.
• To demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned and to manage and maintain good communications with colleagues across time-zones and cultures.

Key Competencies Required:

• Sales & Marketing
• Communications & Personal Effectiveness
• Knowledge of Business
• Client Focused Relationship Building
• Networking
• Negotiating & Influencing
• Project Management

Additional Requirements:

• Third level qualification, to a minimum Level 7 on the National Qualification Framework is essential.
• Full driving licence is an advantage.
• This role will require regular international & domestic travel.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to show initiative, to work independently and on occasion to work outside of standard office hours.
• Flexibility and interest in career progression overseas.
• Demonstrated interest in personal development and continuous learning.
• Adherence to Health & Safety legislation to protect and ensure employee safety at all times.

Salary Scale: €32,365 to €59,185 per annum contributory superannuation. New entrants must start at the min of the scale. Rising by long service increments to €61,115 (after 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum of the range. N.B Non-negotiable to start at the minimum of the scale unless coming from a public sector organisation Closing date : 4th November.