Business Development Executive

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Job Description

PURPOSE:

Working as part of the Business Events Team, the postholder will be responsible for identifying, prospecting and generating qualified new opportunities to build Belfast's conference, meetings and events sales pipeline. They will engage with associations, corporate organisations, event planners, professional conference organisers (PCOs), agencies and members of Visit Belfast's NI Ambassador Network to research and qualify opportunities that support the team's annual sales targets.

The successful candidate will support Visit Belfast's strategic objectives by increasing the pipeline of business events that deliver economic impact, enhance Belfast's profile as a leading business events destination and contribute to the city's growth ambitions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor industry intelligence, market trends and competitor activity to identify emerging opportunities for Belfast.
2. Support the development and updating of business events marketing content, including bids, proposals, presentations and business events website.
3. Assist digital marketing initiatives relating to business events, including campaigns and promotional activity.
4. Attend tradeshows and events to generate leads and promote Belfast, as required.
5. Work effectively as part of a team and with other Visit Belfast departments.
6. Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Business Events.
7. To undertake work out of normal office hours as required.
8. To carry out all duties with full regard to Visit Belfast's equal opportunities and fair employment policies.
9. Travel on behalf of Visit Belfast is an essential part of the job.
10. Clean driving license and access to a car for work purposes is desirable.
11. To undertake any other duties as required by Visit Belfast.

Additional Information

For full details please refer to the job description below.

To apply to the role, please send your CV to jobs@visitbelfast.com by Friday 14th August at 12pm.