Junior Business Development Manager (Based in Boston Massachusetts, USA)
(This opportunity will be a two year position with an opportunity to add one additional
year pending review.)
As the economic development agency for the government of Northern Ireland, Invest Northern
Ireland (Invest NI) is driving the transformation of Northern Ireland into an innovative,
competitive, knowledge-based economy. www.investni.com/invest
Invest NI’s US offices are responsible for attracting and securing new inward investment to
Northern Ireland from dynamic U.S. companies in key business sectors such as software
development, IT, internet, financial services, wireless, electronics, contact centers, biotech and
life sciences. Invest Northern Ireland’s US team also play a crucial role in advancing the export
potential of local companies in North and South America.
We are seeking two enthusiastic research driven junior business development managers to join
our team.
While desirable, corporate / sales experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
The role:
 To find companies who have the potential to become investors in Northern Ireland by
monitoring news media, networking and conducting proactive research.
 Target companies via highly tailored email message and phone conversations to
arrange meetings for the Business Development Director team of Invest Northern
Ireland.
 Prepare sales focused material to share with potential clients in support of our wider
sales efforts.
 Maintain accurate records of all interactions within Invest Northern Ireland’s customer
relationship management tool.
 Interfacing with all U.S. offices and Belfast HQ.
 Attending trade shows, conferences and networking events.
Essential Criteria:
1. A degree or equivalent qualification
2. Significant recent collegiate or professional experience of undertaking research and
subsequent analysis to inform decision making / make recommendations.
3. A recent strong track record of persistence and motivation.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Strong IT skills
While not essential, the following skills / experience would be advantageous:
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Previous International experience
Working as part of a team
Knowledge of Northern Ireland economy
Knowledge of the US market
Please note: Recent is defined as being in the last eight years.
Note: You must possess the ability to undertake regular travel throughout North America
and to the UK as required.
To Apply
Invest NI will shortlist for this position based on criteria 1 through 5 detailed above.
Your CV / Résumé must clearly demonstrate your experience and methodology for undertaking
this role by providing clear evidence of how you meet the above requirements. Invest NI will not
make assumptions from the title of the applicant’s post or the nature of the organization as to
the skills and experience gained or the methodology you propose to use in the delivery of this
role.
To attract and motivate high quality and qualified applicants, the salary for this post is highly
competitive. United States terms and conditions of employment will apply to the post holder.
If you are interested in this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please submit your CV / Résumé
and cover note in a .doc (Word) file format to usrecruit@investni.com no later than 12 noon PST
(3 pm EST, 8pm GMT) on Monday August 10th 2015.
Late applications will not be considered. References will be required before appointment.
Invest NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.