Business Development Executive
Economic Development


Business Development Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Development Team at Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) for a Business Development Executive on a permanent contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain experience and practical knowledge of delivering business development activities, working in a new role primarily within the economic development and inward investment sectors.

The work of the Business Development Team is focused on growth and development with a strong emphasis on supporting businesses, creating and safeguarding jobs, attracting and securing investment, and delivering company relocation and expansion projects to improve the economic prosperity of the area. This work will be an important component of delivering an exciting programme of regeneration and inward investment activity across Rochdale. This includes regionally and nationally significant development plans, including the £450m town centre regeneration programme, and proposals to expand the major industrial parks in the borough along the M62 corridor.

The Business Development Executive will report to the Business Development Manager with responsibility for sector development who works strategically to deliver inward investment campaigns for the RDA. The purpose of this activity is to promote Rochdale as a first class business location and to generate a pipeline of high quality investment leads in specific target sectors. They will also support other team members working on enquiry handling, account management and marketing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least two years’ experience in a sales and marketing role and/or with a relevant qualification in business, marketing, or a related field.

This is an interesting and varied role that requires a customer-focused, enthusiastic, highly-organised, professional and adaptable individual. The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising their workload and self-motivated. They would have some experience of working with customers and should have an ability to communicate effectively. In return we can offer a competitive salary, including a generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Summary Information

Role: Business Development Executive
Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Salary: £22,000 - £27,000
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2020 at 12pm
Team: Business Development Team
Interview Date: Monday 9th March or Tuesday 10th March (to be confirmed)

For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Norwood on 01706 927933.

For more information about Rochdale Development Agency visit our website:
https://investinrochdale.co.uk/about

Download the RDA Business Plan 2019-2024.

Completed application forms should be emailed to a.ahmed@investinrochdale.co.uk to arrive no later than noon on Monday 2nd March 2020.

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Business Development Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Development Team at Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) for a Business Development Executive on a permanent contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain experience and practical knowledge of delivering business development activities, working in a new role primarily within the economic development and inward investment sectors.

The work of the Business Development Team is focused on growth and development with a strong emphasis on supporting businesses, creating and safeguarding jobs, attracting and securing investment, and delivering company relocation and expansion projects to improve the economic prosperity of the area. This work will be an important component of delivering an exciting programme of regeneration and inward investment activity across Rochdale. This includes regionally and nationally significant development plans, including the £450m town centre regeneration programme, and proposals to expand the major industrial parks in the borough along the M62 corridor.

The Business Development Executive will report to the Business Development Manager with responsibility for sector development who works strategically to deliver inward investment campaigns for the RDA. The purpose of this activity is to promote Rochdale as a first class business location and to generate a pipeline of high quality investment leads in specific target sectors. They will also support other team members working on enquiry handling, account management and marketing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least two years’ experience in a sales and marketing role and/or with a relevant qualification in business, marketing, or a related field.

This is an interesting and varied role that requires a customer-focused, enthusiastic, highly-organised, professional and adaptable individual. The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising their workload and self-motivated. They would have some experience of working with customers and should have an ability to communicate effectively. In return we can offer a competitive salary, including a generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Summary Information

Role: Business Development Executive
Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Salary: £22,000 - £27,000
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2020 at 12pm
Team: Business Development Team
Interview Date: Monday 9th March or Tuesday 10th March (to be confirmed)

For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Norwood on 01706 927933.

For more information about Rochdale Development Agency visit our website:
https://investinrochdale.co.uk/about

Download the RDA Business Plan 2019-2024.

Completed application forms should be emailed to a.ahmed@investinrochdale.co.uk to arrive no later than noon on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Job Description.docx
Person Specification.docx
Application Form.docx