Growth, Events & Networking Lead

Salary: €36,000 basic + commission + bonus

Location: Hybrid - Ireland

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Kinia is an education-focused non-profit, charity and social enterprise. Collectively, we are grounded in the belief that education is a key driver to increased equality and opportunity for children and young people. We want to make sure future-focused skills and learning opportunities are available for all children and young people. We believe that by working collaboratively, we can best realise that vision.

Role: Growth, Events & Networking Lead

To increase our reach and our impact, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Growth Specialist to join our team. The Growth, Events & Networking Lead will lead delivery of Kinia’s social enterprise strategy. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong sales and commercial acumen who thrives in a self-starter environment. By successfully managing and implementing new commercial initiatives, you will directly contribute to extending Kinia's reach and impact.

Location: Hybrid - Ireland

Contract: Permanent Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Social Enterprise Growth

• Own and execute Kinia’s social enterprise B2B and B2C strategy, driving commercial revenue streams that align with our mission.
• Lead all sales activities across the full cycle from lead generation and pipeline management through to closing, ensuring targets are consistently met.
• Sell Kinia’s B2B products, programmes and services into schools, youth organisations, community groups, and other relevant bodies.
• Sell Kinia’s B2C products and services into the wider community.
• Proactively network within the education and youth sector to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Identify and secure retail partnerships, placing Kinia products and offerings with appropriate retail and commercial partners.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships that support Kinia’s trading and social enterprise activities.
• Track, analyse and report on sales metrics and pipeline activity, maintaining full commercial transparency across the organisation.

E-commerce & Agency Coordination

• Support the ongoing growth and optimisation of Kinia’s e-commerce activity in collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications and external agency partners.
• Coordinate product launches, merchandising, promotions, and event-linked online campaigns to ensure alignment across sales, events, and brand activity.
• Provide commercial insights and customer feedback from events and partnerships to support continuous improvement of the online store experience and performance.

External Events Leadership

• Taking full responsibility from planning through to delivery and post-event review.
• Identify, evaluate and secure participation in relevant external events and trade opportunities throughout the year.
• Manage all event logistics end-to-end - stand setup and design, materials, stock, travel, and on-the-day coordination.
• Brief, lead and support the team at each event, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities and goals are set in advance.
• Set commercial targets for each event (sales, leads, new contacts), ensuring everything we attend sets us up for success and has high ROI, brand awareness or sign-ups. Deliver a concise post-event report with learnings and follow-up actions.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or commercial growth roles.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and close revenue opportunities.
• Strong self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Growth and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Fluency in the written and spoken Irish Language
• Experience in the social enterprise, education, or STEM sectors.
• A passion for STEM education and Kinia’s mission.

Contract & Probation Period

The appointment is for a permanent position following successful completion of 6 months probation.

Salary Range

Basic Salary of €36,000 + commission + bonus

Other Benefits

• Pension Scheme: 5% Employer contribution.
• Hybrid Friendly Workplace
• 23 days annual leave, plus an additional 2 company days.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Opportunities for advancement, learning and development.

Selection Process

Indicative selection process:

• Initial Phone Screening
• Preliminary interview
• Final interview.