Marketing and Business Development Manager Vacancy
- Published: 17 May 2007
The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is the professional body for the leaders of Irish Primary Schools. Since its establishment in 2000, IPPN's membership has increased to a total of 6,000 Principals and Deputy Principals. To reflect the planned expansion of IPPN's support and services to our members, we are now extending our support team with the appointment of a Commercial Manager. This is a full-time senior management position and the appointee will initially be offered a contract for a three year period subject to annual review.
Reporting to the Director, the Commercial Manager will be responsible for:
- developing & implementing a strategic marketing plan for IPPN;
- managing a portfolio of sustainable commercial partnerships;
- researching & developing revenue generating activities;
- managing event exhibitions & promotions;
- brand development, merchandising, product design & promotion;
Candidates must have evidence of the following competencies:
- excellent oral and written communication skills;
- high level of versatility in ICTs;
- strong negotiating skills;
- lateral thinking and innovation;
- confident leadership and people skills;
- ability to plan, organise and make things happen;
- project management skills;
- strong customer service ethic;
The successful candidate will have an appropriate marketing qualification with a range of relevant experience. An attractive reward package, commensurate with experience, plus performance related bonuses, will be offered to the successful candidate. IPPN is an equal opportunities employer.
Application by letter and Curriculum Vitae in strict confidence to Seán O Driscoll, to athruconsult@eircom.net , not later than Thursday 31st May 2007.
