• Nelson based
• Fascinating organisation
• Funding focus

A rare opportunity exists to not only work in Nelson, a vibrant growing city offering fantastic lifestyle, but also to be part of an organisation that is making significant contribution to the region and wider country through the provision of broad reaching innovative research based services.

Interesting and challenging this opportunity focuses on a combination of relationship management, internal business strategy and capability development, broader client management and engagement activities, as well as marketing and branding with the objective of maintaining and growing organisation wide capability through securing ongoing and increased research funding and client revenue.

Your skills, knowledge and experience will include

• Significant consulting experience
• An understanding of the science and technology sector
• Government research funding or policy agency experience, or experience in a research provider organisation that interacts closely with research funding and policy agencies.
• Proven business development skills
• Marketing experience
• Ability to build sound working relationships with a wide range of professionals.
• Strategic and creative thinking
• New Zealand business sector connections
• Proven experience of providing commercial solutions

Commercially astute, with a track record of achievement and delivering results, you will be experienced with high value services, proposal and presentation preparation, contract review and negotiations, market intelligence gathering, as well as revenue trend analysis and reporting.

To apply for this position, in the first instance please submit an application letter summarising your suitability, quoting ref: 1793 to info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz. Applications close Wednesday 10th February 2010.

Vacancy No: 1793