Are you commercially driven, digitally skilled in executing commercial opportunities within a fast-paced team, and adept at building long-term relationships to drive sustained business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven environment? Guaranteed Irish invites you to explore this opportunity to shape and execute our commercial strategy.
Guaranteed Irish is the national symbol of trust. We believe in the power of enterprise to create positive change in our communities. Our members — both homegrown and international — are committed to supporting local jobs, communities, and Irish provenance in a sustainable way. Our values — Trust, Empowerment, Enterprise, Fairness, Respect, and Fun — are central to everything we do, and we seek an individual who embodies these values and takes pride in their work.
We are seeking a strategic, digital savvy and ambitiousCommercial Manager to join Guaranteed Irish. If this role aligns with your career ambitions, we encourage you to apply.
Role Overview:
The Commercial Manager will act as the link between the CEO and the business development team, ensuring revenue targets are achieved and commercial opportunities maximised. This role requires a manager with strategic vision, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to implement business development plans while managing the team to deliver results.
You will cultivate strong relationships with internal teams and external members, foster brand recognition, and contribute to the senior leadership team by providing commercial insight and driving organisational growth. You will manage the business executives across business development, sponsorship, and media sales.
This role is ideal for someone with commercial experience who is at the start of their management career and wants to develop their leadership skills and expand their business network, with guidance and support from a well-established, nationally recognised brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & Performance Management
* Manage and coach the Business Development Executives to consistently achieve and exceed individual and team targets.
* Conduct weekly structured pipeline and performance reviews, proactively identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to maximise results.
* Ensure clear accountability, prioritisation, and focus across the business development, sponsorship, and media functions.
* Step in to provide direct support or executive action when needed to achieve targets, without losing sight of overall management responsibilities.
* Drive professional development across existing technology and upskilling initiatives to enhance team capability, capacity and performance.
Commercial Strategy & Growth
* Partner with the CEO to define and execute the organisation's commercial strategy, driving sustainable growth and new revenue channels.
* Execute and continually evaluate new revenue streams, business opportunities, strategic partnerships, media and digital opportunities with organisational objectives.
* Oversee and take responsibility for the delivery of the full sales pipeline, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and robust customer relationship management practices across the team.
* Align commercial strategy with CRM processes, workflows, and HubSpot utilisation to maximise opportunities within the system.
* Champion process improvements and efficiency initiatives to drive higher conversion rates and commercial performance.
* Lead commercial forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis for the Senior Leadership Team, providing actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
Business Development Oversight
* Intervene strategically on high-value deals and key client relationships, providing senior support while empowering the team to execute independently.
* Represent Guaranteed Irish in senior stakeholder meetings, industry events, and organisational events to strengthen relationships and brand visibility.
* Engage in targeted networking with business leaders and key stakeholders to support growth and business objectives.
Collaboration Across Teams
* Work closely with the Membership Retention team to ensure seamless handover of new members and the provision of comprehensive information for smooth transitions.
* Collaborate with Marketing, PR, and Communications teams to develop compelling messaging, materials, presentations, and collateral that support business development goals.
* Contribute to overall strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives as part of the Senior Management Team, providing commercial insights and recommendations.
Requirement:
* Degree-level education in Business, Sales, or a related field preferred.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in business development or sales, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial team and performance management, including managing and coaching teams to drive results.
* Robust management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and business-oriented mindset.
* Experience with digital marketing and CRM systems (HubSpot), with the ability to optimise processes and workflows.
* Digitally savvy, with strong project management skills, excellent attention to detail, and effective time management. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
* Agile and adaptable, embracing new ideas and change to stay up to date with evolving business needs and technologies.
* Strong knowledge of the Irish business landscape and commercial environment.
* Possession of a valid driving licence and access to a car for business travel.
Key Attributes:
* Inspirational and results-driven manager.
* Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
* Strategic and analytical thinker with an eye for detail.
* Flexible, resilient, and able to embrace change.
* Proven ability to manage the sales process and lead a team to achieve targets.
Benefits:
* Annual base salary of €50,000–55,000, dependent on experience, plus commission to reward performance.
* 20 days annual leave + Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Laptop and phone provided, expenses and mileage covered.
* Training and development programme investment with career path.
* 6 monthly performance reviews and continuous professional development.
* Working from home policy (1 day a week and 2 days a week after 6 months).
* Flexitime policy: 37.5 hours per week between 8am-6:30pm.
* Based in our Dublin 2 office, this role offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Bike to work and tax saver transport scheme.
* This is a permanent position, with the option to discuss a four-day working week, with salary adjusted on a pro-rata basis.
To apply to this position please send a CV and cover letter to Clemence Jamet at Only applications with a strong Cover Letter and relevant experience will be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Wellness program
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Please note that only applications with a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your experience in CRM, Custsomer Service or Account Management, sent to will be considered. No screening will be done through Indeed.
Work Location: In person