Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is part of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK). It is Northern Ireland’s principal business development agency with responsibility for supporting the growth of the Northern Ireland economy through the development of its businesses locally and internationally, bringing greater economic benefit and prosperity to the people and this region of the UK.
Operating in over 15 international cities, Invest NI’s overseas offices are responsible for supporting Northern Ireland companies in developing business overseas thus increasing export sales, developing collaborations and marketing Northern Ireland as an inward investment location. Invest NI closely with a wide range of clients including local businesses, multi-national companies, industry bodies, universities and colleges. It also works closely with business associations and stakeholders such as the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT), Chambers of Commerce, the British Council and Tourism Ireland.
Currently, the IMEA region comprises the following office locations:
• Dubai, UAE: Dubai Internet City and British Embassy (6 staff);
• Doha, Qatar: British Embassy (1 staff);
• Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: British Consulate General (2 staff);
• Johannesburg, South Africa: British High Commission (2 staff).
\[Representational services in India via procurement contract
To build on the successes already achieved, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Head of Territory for the IMEA region.
With responsibility for leading a team of Business Development professionals across the region to deliver specific Trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) targets, the successful candidate will report directly to the Executive Director, International Business based in Invest NI’s headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The post holder must be an experienced business professional with a strong management and successful business development background. They should also have a proven track record in dealing with senior level executives and government officials, with a clear understanding of the IMEA markets including key business sectors, main economic drivers, operational constraints and solutions.
It is envisaged that the post holder will travel regularly within the IMEA region in order to deliver job targets, lead the team and develop new markets and business networks. The post holder will also be required to travel to other cities outside of IMEA from time to time, such as Belfast, London and Dublin.
Key duties include:
• Developing and implementing a strategic plan for the IMEA region for Trade and FDI in conjunction with Invest NI’s Head office;
• Directing and assessing market research on trends and identifying opportunities for specific sectors to assist the development of the regional strategy;
• Planning, managing and delivering promotional activities and events, senior officials and VIP visits in the IMEA region;
• Leading and providing direction to the IMEA teams to win Trade sales and attract FDI to Northern Ireland;
• Providing advice and introducing contacts to Northern Ireland companies seeking to generate new business and establish strategic alliances in the IMEA region;
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of business contacts at senior level across the region, and stakeholders such as Ambassadors, Department for International Trade (DIT) and other Government officials, to help identify business opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses and to promote Northern Ireland;
• Representing Invest NI at business events, expos and conferences, presenting and speaking at them;
• Managing operational budgets and team performance / KPIs; reporting performance to Head office in a timely manner;
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2019-01-16 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Company Industry: | Government Sector |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Director/Head |
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