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Job details
Job reference
19/108053
Date posted
30/12/2019
Application closing date
03/02/2020
Salary
£41,526 to £51,034 per annum.
Job category/type
Professional Support
Attachments
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Business Development Manager
Job description
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for contributing to the development of a strategic plan to improve the Institute's market position and achieve the financial growth required to meet with business objectives to continue with expansion in the executive education market. Working to the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement,
this is an external business development function and the post holder will be required to contribute to organisational strategy development and build key customer relationships. They will identify business opportunities, and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and the executive education market with particular regard to online and digital marketing. Working with a small dynamic sales team this individual will be responsible for driving annual revenues in excess of GBP 2m on behalf of the Institute.
The successful candidate must have:
Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject.
Substantial (4+ years) relevant experience with proven track record of success in the following areas:
Online and digital marketing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities, commercial negotiation and submission of competitive proposals.
Experience of managing multiple and complex projects which demonstrates: ability to gain the support of others to deliver new projects, ability to work in a customer focused environment with proven experience of networking and building relationships to deliver effective collaborations, ability to meet deliver results against tight deadlines.
Experience of financial costings and budgetary management.
Queen's University Belfast is one of Northern Ireland's most dynamic and exciting employers with influential and world leading staff impacting on the world around us. We are a magnet for investment, a patron of the arts and a global player in fields ranging from cancer research to environmental sustainability.
We offer competitive salaries with assured incremental progression year on year within scale, and an annual review of a cost of living increase. At Queen's we hold work life balance in the highest regard, offering 42 days annual leave and family friendly initiatives. Our generous pension of USS 21.1% employer contribution and flexible retirement scheme supports our 'people first' strategy, and we offer a multitude of development options tailored to your needs to succeed within your role with us and to support you with your career progression. As an employee you will be able to access discounted award winning sports facilities, Queen's Film Theatre and local food and beverage discounts.
Based in Belfast, a modern capital city, our beautiful campus is surrounded by abundant acres of parkland and is renowned as one of the safest and affordable cities in the UK. The choice of local Schools from pre-nursery upwards are some of the best available, and lovers of the outdoors can enjoy any number of activities from rowing and kayaking to top class golf among many others. We are immensely proud of what our city and our University will offer you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to David Paulson at
d.paulson@qub.ac.uk
or Denise Currie at
d.currie@qub.ac.uk
Candidate Information
About the Institute
Further information for international applicants
Note to EEA applicants on Brexit
Job title
Business Development Manager
Job reference
19/108053
Date posted
30/12/2019
Application closing date
03/02/2020
Salary
£41,526 to £51,034 per annum.
Job category/type
Professional Support
Attachments
Blank
Job description
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for contributing to the development of a strategic plan to improve the Institute's market position and achieve the financial growth required to meet with business objectives to continue with expansion in the executive education market. Working to the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement,
this is an external business development function and the post holder will be required to contribute to organisational strategy development and build key customer relationships. They will identify business opportunities, and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and the executive education market with particular regard to online and digital marketing. Working with a small dynamic sales team this individual will be responsible for driving annual revenues in excess of GBP 2m on behalf of the Institute.
The successful candidate must have:
Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject.
Substantial (4+ years) relevant experience with proven track record of success in the following areas:
Online and digital marketing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities, commercial negotiation and submission of competitive proposals.
Experience of managing multiple and complex projects which demonstrates: ability to gain the support of others to deliver new projects, ability to work in a customer focused environment with proven experience of networking and building relationships to deliver effective collaborations, ability to meet deliver results against tight deadlines.
Experience of financial costings and budgetary management.
Queen's University Belfast is one of Northern Ireland's most dynamic and exciting employers with influential and world leading staff impacting on the world around us. We are a magnet for investment, a patron of the arts and a global player in fields ranging from cancer research to environmental sustainability.
We offer competitive salaries with assured incremental progression year on year within scale, and an annual review of a cost of living increase. At Queen's we hold work life balance in the highest regard, offering 42 days annual leave and family friendly initiatives. Our generous pension of USS 21.1% employer contribution and flexible retirement scheme supports our 'people first' strategy, and we offer a multitude of development options tailored to your needs to succeed within your role with us and to support you with your career progression. As an employee you will be able to access discounted award winning sports facilities, Queen's Film Theatre and local food and beverage discounts.
Based in Belfast, a modern capital city, our beautiful campus is surrounded by abundant acres of parkland and is renowned as one of the safest and affordable cities in the UK. The choice of local Schools from pre-nursery upwards are some of the best available, and lovers of the outdoors can enjoy any number of activities from rowing and kayaking to top class golf among many others. We are immensely proud of what our city and our University will offer you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to David Paulson at
d.paulson@qub.ac.uk
or Denise Currie at
d.currie@qub.ac.uk
Candidate Information
About the Institute
Further information for international applicants
Note to EEA applicants on Brexit