Growth, Events & Networking Lead

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. Find out more about us: https://kinia.ie/ Role: Growth, Events & Networking LeadTo 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 GrowthOwn 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 CoordinationSupport 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 LeadershipTaking 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 LanguageExperience in the social enterprise, education, or STEM sectors.A passion for STEM education and Kinia’s mission.Additional InformationContract & Probation Period:The appointment is for a permanent position following successful completion of 6 months probation.Salary RangeBasic Salary of €36,000 + commission + bonus Other BenefitsPension 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 ProcessIndicative selection process:Initial Phone Screening Preliminary interviewFinal interview.How to ApplyClick here to apply Deadline: 28th August 2026