Contract Type: Full time, Maternity Leave Cover (6-12 Months)
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Location: Vision Ireland Retail, M7 Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Closing Date: June 30th at 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Building a robust pipeline of opportunities, identifying, qualifying, and cultivating leads
Supporting the development and delivery of acquisition and product strategies to maximise the funding stream's impact on income and brand engagement
Identifying target acquisition areas using insight and knowledge
Contributing to departmental income reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Accurately managing records and reporting on outcome
Building networks in order to develop and cultivate prospects
Further develop our current schools and clubs' program
Co-ordinate cold and warm direct mail campaigns
Developing and delivering multi-channel, high volume response campaigns/appeals
Manage and drive recruitment of regular donors to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel program
Develop a high understanding of donor motivations and trends, to deliver a bespoke donor journey
Develop and implement solicitation plans for your portfolio and actively encourage engagement
The job description is intended to detail key duties and responsibilities required from this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required. The holder of this position is required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description.
Experience
Experience of working as part of a high performing team, achieving and exceeding KPI's and targets
Proven ability to generate new business across a robust pipeline
Experience of negotiating and positively influencing outcomes
Excellent networking and relationship management skills
Proven ability to generate new ideas, adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different supporters or customers
Experience of managing budgets and providing accurate financial reports
Proven experience of developing income generation plans
Demonstrable ability in achieving and exceeding set targets/goals.
Experience of corporate new business and track-record of securing new partnerships
Experience of managing high-value corporate and schools' relationships and delivering exceptional supporter experience
Skills / Competencies
Excellent communication and presentation skills (face to face, written and phone)
Self-motivated and action oriented, with the ability to work on own initiative
Tenacity and creativity in the pursuit of business development goals and results
Commercial business acumen
Networking, Influencing and Presentation skills with the ability to build relationships, internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise, working to optimise outputs
Experience in a direct marketing environment with specific experience in donor acquisition
Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable)
Ability to prioritise multiple projects and their competing demands
Working towards and delivering on strategic objectives
Adopt a dynamic and self-motivated approach, willing to work across functions and able to see the bigger picture
Work efficiently and effectively with the fundraising and communications teams by adopting a values-based, and supporter-centric working culture
Passion and commitment to the aims and values of the organisation
Other Requirements
Travel as required
Full clean Irish driving license with access to a vehicle
Availability to work flexible hours
Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) / Outcomes
Contribution to the Retail Management Team
Achievement of all income and expenditure budgets and related KPIs
Delivering growth in key income streams
Consistent quality approach to delivery of retail services
Adherence to legislation, standards, and guidelines
Vision Ireland reserves the right to close this competition prior to the closing date outlined should a high volume of applications be received.
Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time within ROI.
Informal enquiries to [email protected]
Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.
We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.
