MCS Group are delighted to be working with a leading steel distributor and manufacturer, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and high-quality service, to recruit for a Business Development Manager.With a strong presence across the Irish market, the business continues to strengthen its position within the Construction and Engineering sectors. This is a field-based role covering the Northern Counties within the Republic of Ireland and all counties within Northern Ireland. The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving regional growth, developing strategic customer partnerships, and identifying new opportunities to expand market share.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers across the Construction and Engineering sectorsIdentify and secure new sales opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation activitiesCreate and implement robust business development plans for key accounts within the assigned territoryBuild and manage a strong sales pipeline to ensure alignment with supply chain and production teamsPromote the company's value proposition, products, and services to maximise upsell and cross-sell opportunitiesMaintain accurate daily updates on enquiries, quotations, and orders using CRM and ERP systemsProvide monthly performance and business development reports to senior managementMonitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-makingSupport additional ad-hoc projects and business initiatives as requiredEssential Criteria and QualificationsMinimum 3 years' experience in a Business Development Manager or similar role within the Construction and/or Engineering sectorsStrong understanding of the Irish marketplace with an established professional network desirableProven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and delivering revenue growthExcellent relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills Strong organisational and communication abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused mindsetCompetent IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and ERP systems.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teamsArticulate communicator capable of clearly conveying product value and competitive advantagesWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary of 45K - 55KCompany car and fuel card20 days holiday plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRemote workingOpportunities for professional development and growth within the organisationHow To ApplyTo speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobsMCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.