MIDAS, one of the UK's most successful inward investment agencies, is seeking a new Business Development Executive to support the team with attracting companies to establish a presence in Greater Manchester.

This is an exciting role combining sales, project and event management. You will be working with national and international businesses from SMEs to major corporates, attracting them to set up a presence in one of the most exciting city regions in the world.

You will need a passion for Manchester, some work experience in a busy commercial sales environment and a passion for the Creative, Digital & Tech sector.

The successful candidate will support the Head of Sector and Business Development Manager (BDM) with the delivery of MIDAS’ core services to existing and potential investors in Greater Manchester and assisting MIDAS to meet annual inward investment targets from the MIDAS business plan.

Skills Required:

• You with either be educated to degree level. A relevant business-related qualification preferred or relevant work experience
• Capacity and aptitude to undertake research and collate information as required
• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Experienced and confident in writing propositions/bids, creating presentations and writing external reports
• Experience of pro-actively generating leads
• An understanding of the sales process or experience within a sales or sales support role