We are always looking for outstanding people, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people, to join our network of technical specialists and consultants.
Are you looking for a career in International Development?
Are you fascinated by complex environments, the developing world and war zones? Would you like to have a positive impact on the world?
We are looking for a confident and proactive, UK based Account Coordinator
to join our busy Business Development Team.
About Alcis
Operating from our office in Guildford, we support international development projects by providing insight and analysis to enable evidence-based decision making in some of the world’s most fragile and complex environments.
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will support the team to build and nurture relationships with both clients and subject matter experts to help us find and win more opportunities with stronger teams.
Alcis provides a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work life balance.
We know that our success is because of the excellent team we support and invest in.
Alcis provides annual personal professional development opportunities; a week long course of your choosing, after sign-off from your line manager.
About the role
You will be responsible for the everyday engagement with the people that we work with. This includes building and nurturing relationships with our clients and growing network of subject matter experts. This includes conflict and gender sensitivity experts, agricultural and tech experts.
You will be key to finding the right partners when an interesting opportunity comes our way.
On a daily basis you could be talking to The UN, charities, university academics and government officials.
It is an exciting and varied role in a small team so you will be expected to work independently early on and get stuck in with other work when needed.
About you
At Alcis, we have a very strong team ethos, so you will be an excellent team player and be comfortable working independently. You will:
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Be confident dealing with a wide range of people, who have different backgrounds, cultures and levels of seniority
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Be able to talk to anyone and build relationships
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Be tenacious and determined to succeed
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Be organised and have a structured approach, but flexible when needed. Understand the needs and different working patterns of the team.
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Work well under pressure
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Have excellent attention to detail
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Be able to run meetings and be confident in reaching out to people.
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You will be a confident presenter and clear communicator with experience of working in a business development team and using a CRM.
UK based, with the right to work
To apply, click on the icon below,
or email hr@alcis.org
Lead Generation
Identifying and engaging with potential and existing Alcis clients, primary implementing organisations and technical partners by email and phone to keep your ear to the ground for any new and upcoming opportunities.
Preparing and delivering presentations virtually and, in the future, face to face.
SME Engagement
Grow, engage, and manage Alcis’ Subject Matter Expert, (SME) technical and thematic silo. Keep in regular contact and look for collaborative opportunities.
Market Awareness
Monitor social media and the press for relevant news and stories that will provide insight into, and understanding of, our clients and their strategies and ambitions. This will feed into your engagement and position Alcis as the company to help fix their problems or solve their conundrums.
Support to the wider team
Provide support to the Business Development team by developing presentations, newsletters and brochures. Assisting with pipeline monitoring and preparing proposals.