Trade Manager
InterTradeIreland
- Newry
- £45,399-48,059 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
GRADE: Manager £45,399 - £48,059 per annum
REPORTS TO: Director of TradeWHO WE ARE?
We are a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs, with a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and take advantage of new growth opportunities.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking to appoint a manager who will work within the Trade Team. The successful candidate will have a key role to play through both business development activities and operational management.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a senior member of the Trade Team, externally you will have a responsibility in ensuring InterTradeIreland is appropriately positioned in the wider economic support ecosystem on the island, whilst also working directly with all business sectors, helping them to maximise trade opportunities. You will strategically develop and manage trade programmes, organise events and stakeholder engagement activity. You will be responsible for managing staff, budgets, and contracts to deliver against InterTradeIreland’s objectives in multiple areas, including growing cross-border sales, providing in-market support, advancing supply chain initiatives, offering procurement guidance and providing trade information.Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland.In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with:
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and a mix of office and remote working.
- An attractive pension package.
- A progressive environment that will support your professional growth and personal development.
- Family friendly policies with a focus on health and wellbeing.
- An inclusive working environment with colleagues who are committed to our core values of being flexible, supportive and honest.
- A third level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in business/economic development including developing strategic initiatives or new business activities.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and delivering complex work projects and applying continuous improvement based on an understanding of emerging trends or technologies with demonstrable skill in setting performance milestones, targets and budgets.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of proactively managing and effectively leading a team of reports, able to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines, focusing on priorities and objectives with a clear sense of direction.
- Financial management experience including budget building, forecasting and monitoring of complex annual budgets of scale.
- The ability to build, influence, negotiate and maintain effective relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage and enthuse the target audience.