OCO Global is a technology enabled advisory firm focused on trade, investment and economic development.
We work with our clients to ensure that their international business thrives, by delivering innovative and sustainable outcomes and connecting them to opportunities across the world that create prosperity, employment and economic growth.
The jobholder will be expected to work in line with OCO’s values which are: Challenge, Create and Collaborate.
Purpose of the role
The successful candidates will be working across several of OCO’s Lines of Business including, Investment Attraction, Managed Services, Consulting, and Trade Services. The purpose of this role is to assist economic development agencies who are seeking to attract companies into their region and companies who are looking to export products into new markets.
Key responsibilities
The roles will assist and support the various lines of business with successful delivery and will involve;
- Undertake quantitative and qualitative (often desk-based) research from a range of sources
- Researching client offer and developing succinct outreach strategies
- Researching and compiling target long lists of potential investors / target customers for outreach based on client offer
- Monitoring investment and trade signals for latest information on expanding companies
- Outreaching companies via telephone and email to gauge interest and qualification of this interest in investment and trade opportunities.
- Setting of meetings with companies with an interest and potential capability to invest in the client offer or interested in business partnerships with private sector clients.
- Undertake data analysis in excel, using basic excel functions and pivot tables
- Support all business areas within OCO Global to develop PowerPoint presentations and provide other graphical information to contribute to client deliverables.
- Support with developing bids for all business areas within OCO Global.
- Attend market engagement events
- Maintaining company databases and CRM tools with all list building and outreach information
- Any other duties as required.
Essential criteria
- Third level degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Economics (other disciplines will be considered where candidates can demonstrate core skills required).
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Up to date knowledge of and ability to locate key sources of information
- Ability to process large volumes of data
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Displays initiative in taking greater responsibility without being asked
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Experience of Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
- Fluent in German, French or another European language
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Understanding of FDI processes
Competencies
- Customer focus
- Commercial awareness
- Communication
- Analysis and Research
- Quality of Work
- Flexibility
- Planning & Organisation
- Leadership
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus
- 22 days paid annual leave rising 25 days
- Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Health Care
- Flexible working
- Working as part of an international team
- Opportunity to travel
Closing Date
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@ocoglobal.com. Closing date for these roles is 18 October 2024.
OCO Global is and Equal Opportunities Employer
