Job Description

Brook Street Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our Belfast client who are looking for a German speaking FDI Lead Generation Consultant to help deliver a growing number of new client projects

* Responsibilities

* Work with our research team and use a range of intelligence sources to identify sectors and companies with the potential for international expansion.
* Identify the correct decision makers within individual target companies and determine the best approach for establishing contact with them.
* Contact decision makers in target companies to discuss their expansion plans and determine their interest in specific investment locations.
* Facilitate introductions between interested companies and our clients and actively support the initial stages of engagement with potential investors.
* For some projects, meet with and maintain contact with decision makers of individual companies directly on behalf of our clients.
* Create and maintain a pipeline of corporate contacts and develop a network of relevant intermediaries (e.g. industry associations) to support outreach work.
* Manage campaigns focused on clearly defined target groups (e.g. specific industry sectors or types of companies).
* Attend industry events and trade shows throughout Europe to establish a network and identify expanding companies.
* Initiate and organize promotional activities (e.g. seminars, roadshows) to further promote our clients' locations and create opportunities for meeting companies with international investment plans.
* Work directly with clients and manage projects (or parts of projects) independently.
* Use IIS' and/or our clients' CRM systems to report on contract progress and manage projects effectively to ensure all contract deliverables are achieved.

Personal Attributes and Experience:

* At least three years of relevant experience in economic development, sales or business development.
* A practical understanding of international business and foreign direct investment.
* The ability to quickly comprehend different industries and the factors that drive the performance and investment behavior of companies in those industries.
* Confidence and experience in contacting and engaging with senior corporate decision makers in different industries and countries.
* The ability to make calls on a regular basis to establish contact with decision makers.
* Adept at using social media for business development and knowledge of e-marketing techniques.
* Flexibility, adaptability and aptitude for handling different projects simultaneously.
* Drive, motivation and willingness to work in a results-oriented environment with clear delivery objectives.
* The capacity for managing projects independently while working in a team environment.
* At ease working in an international setting and interacting with people from diverse cultures.
* Fluent in German and English

They will consider candidates based in NI and anywhere in Europe.

They will offer extremely flexible working conditions, including the possibility of working part-time and/or from home. The position will involve some international travel once this becomes possible again.

The remuneration package is based on experience and will include a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses with significant opportunities for growth.

* Fluency in German - written and oral is 100% essential

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