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Acumen

Unlock your business's potential with Acumen's support, and funding of up to £17,250/€21,562 to drive growth and cross-border sales success.

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What is it?

We help you fund and recruit a skilled sales professional to boost your cross-border sales. With Acumen you can hire a full-time or part-time sales resource, research market opportunities, and enhance your team's selling skills. We’ll also help you connect with other export-focused businesses across the island.

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Who is it for?

If your business is committed to developing new cross-border trade opportunities, Acumen can help with a dedicated sales resource. Acumen is designed to fund owners/managers to recruit an experienced or skilled sales resource to strategically grow your cross-border sales.

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Why choose Acumen?

Reduce the financial risk of investing in a new export market.
Flexibility to choose a sales resource to suit your business needs.
Fast track the recruitment of a funded sales resource with hands on support.
On-going sales training for your new recruit.
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What can your business expect to achieve from Acumen?

  • Establish a focused cross-border sales and marketing strategy
  • Develop a new and growing cross-border sales pipeline
  • Improve your understanding of how to trade in a cross-border market
  • Enhance the capability and skills of your management/sales team
  • Increase your ability to recruit, manage and retain a sales resource
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How to Apply

Our team will work closely with you to help you decide which Acumen option is most suitable for your business needs. If you’re interested in applying, just submit an enquiry form and we’ll be in touch.

If you have any queries, please complete our enquiry form below.

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