Business Development Manager
Osborne are currently working with a very exciting client On their behalf, we are hiring an experienced
Business Development Manager
to head up their sales nationwide with their head office located in Kildare.
The ideal candidate will have excellent sales and relationship management experience. They will preferably come from an FMCG/manufacturing/machinery/packaging background.
****This role requires candidates to have their own transportation and a full clean Irish driving licence****
Package:
* Salary - UP TO €60,000 DOE plus uncapped commission
* Car allowance and fuel card
* Free parking onsite
* Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
* 3 days in field and 2 days in the office
Responsibilities:
* Conduct field visits (3 days per week) to maintain and expand client partnerships across Ireland
* Handle sales calls, quotations, and follow-ups to achieve revenue and margin targets
* Identify new business opportunities and lead technical sales discussions with customers
* Support trials, demonstrations, and product testing to ensure successful implementation
* Deliver outstanding customer service, managing complaints and aftersales follow-up professionally
* Provide technical assistance and respond to technical queries from customers and partners
* Collaborate with internal engineers and suppliers on machine design and quotations Coordinate small machine services and ensure efficient aftersales service
* Participate in quality reviews and feedback loops for continuous improvement
* Negotiate and confirm pricing and gross margin (GM) structures with management
* Stay informed on packaging industry trends, technologies, and competitor developments
* Prepare and deliver sales reports, forecasts, and updates on key KPI's
* Liaise with the internal office and logistics team to ensure smooth order fulfilment Support general account management, CRM updates, and pipeline tracking
Requirements:
* Full clean Irish driving licence and own transport is essential
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a sales role
* Proven experience in sales or technical sales, ideally within the packaging, machinery, or manufacturing industry
* Strong understanding of sales processes, client engagement, and solution-based selling
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills
* Technically inclined with the ability to explain product features and service solutions Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing your own schedule Willingness to travel across Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Shreya Thornton or call Osborne on
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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