Business Development Executive

The Growth Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Greater Manchester is on the lookout for a passionate Business Development Executive. This role is pivotal in attracting companies to the region, enhancing economic growth, and creating opportunities for all. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic team, manage investor relations, and drive initiatives that contribute to the area's development. If you possess a proactive attitude and a strong background in sales or project coordination, this is your chance to make a real impact in an exciting sector. Join us to help shape the future of Greater Manchester!

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales and marketing or project coordination role.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage delivery of MIDAS services to investors.
• Conduct desk-based research and lead-generation activities.
• Support Head of Sector/BDM in business development activities.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Experience

Project Coordination

Client Communication

Lead Generation

CRM Management

Job description

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