Business Development Manager – Contract Manufacturing (Remote, Ireland)
A growing contract manufacturing business is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop and expand its customer base across Ireland.
This is a
new business–focused role
with clear ownership of the sales process in Ireland. It will suit an ambitious commercial professional who wants to build their career within a technically strong, regulated manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to grow alongside the business.
The role is remote, with regular customer engagement across Ireland.
The Role
You will act as the primary commercial lead for Ireland, responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Proactively generating new business through outbound activity, networking, and market engagement
* Leading the end-to-end sales process in Ireland, with responsibility for opportunity scoping, coordinating internal inputs, managing quotations, and progressing deals to close
* Building early-stage customer relationships and leading commercial discussions
* Working closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to translate customer requirements into viable, compliant manufacturing solutions
* Maintaining a structured sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM discipline
About You
This role is suited to someone developing their career in
technical or solution-based sales
, with enough experience to engage credibly with engineering-led and regulated customers. The successful candidate will ideally be able the demonstrate the following:
* Experience in medical device manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or technical B2B sales
* Exposure to regulated manufacturing or quality-driven environments
* Comfortable with new business development and proactive outreach
* Commercially minded, technically curious, and keen to grow
* Confident communicator with a professional customer presence
What's On Offer
* Competitive base salary
* Commission structure linked to new business wins, with uncapped earnings potential and ongoing commission on recurring customer revenue
* Company car or allowance
* Opportunity to grow with a business investing in manufacturing capability and market expansion
This role offers a strong platform to
build and own a sales territory
, with scope to develop as the business continues to grow.