Membership & Client Manager
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Membership & Client Manager
The Organisation
Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is the representative voice and champion of the design and craft industry in Ireland, representing all disciplines of practitioners. Its objectives are to foster the growth and commercial strength of the design and craft sector, communicate its unique identity and stimulate quality design and competitiveness. Based in Kilkenny, DCCI has 62 member organisations and over 3,500 registered craft enterprises. As part of its continued development, DCCI is now seeking an ambitious candidate who will proactively grow membership and improve the quality of client relationships as well as supporting the DCCI Executive members and teams in communicating with clients, members, and stakeholders on their specific needs.
The Role
Based in Kilkenny and reporting to the Head of Operations, this is an exciting client facing role which will champion design and craft across Ireland and highlight the benefit of working with DCCI utilising recruitment campaigns, including roadshows, marketing and communication campaigns etc. to deliver the DCCI brand. The Membership & Client Manager will plan and develop a transformative client and membership engagement framework in consultation with clients and members. In addition they will also develop a segmented approach to the DCCI Guilds, Associations, Networks & Societies (GANS), and create a meaningful and value for money support offer relevant to each segment.
The Person
You are a strong, influential and digitally savvy manager, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, who can engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have a proven ability to network and engage with clients and represent DCCI internationally and promote membership and client registration where opportunities present themselves. In addition to a relevant third level qualification, strong project management and digital/database management skills will be essential to your success. You will have strong people management skills and the ability to mentor a graduate as part of an organisational internship programme. Knowledge and passion of Irish craft and design marketplace is preferred, however not required.
Further details on this exciting opportunity, including remuneration, duties and responsibilities, are available upon request.
To Apply:
Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by DCCI to manage this recruitment process.
To pursue your interest, please email a comprehensive CV and supporting letter to:
Seán McDonagh, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search. Email: sean.mcdonagh@lansdownesearch.ie
For a confidential discussion, please contact Seán at +353 (0)87 796 1062.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th October 2024.
Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
