Career Decisions
is a multi-award-winning nationwide Career Transition, Outplacement, Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Firm with offices in Cork, Dublin & Limerick. Over the last 30 years, Career Decisions and CDT-
has established an unrivalled reputation as Ireland's leading provider of premium quality Career Transition, Outplacement, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Programmes. Career Decisions has an extensive range of multinational and blue-chip clients across the public and private sectors nationwide.
We are currently recruiting a Client Relationship/Business Development Lead to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Limerick, Cork or Dublin Client Services Centres.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and achieve commercial targets.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
* Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic affiliations.
* Develop and deliver high-quality, client-focused proposals tailored to specific needs and objectives.
* Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to prospective and existing clients.
* Manage and oversee large-scale client programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and client expectations.
* Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with clients to assess needs, review performance, and identify opportunities for growth.
* Ensure exceptional customer service standards through proactive follow-up and relationship management.
* Drive business growth through networking, market research, and tender submissions.
Skills & Personal Traits
* Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in a Business Development or Client Relationship Management role, with a strong track record of achieving revenue and growth targets.
* Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
* Strong proposal writing and presentation skills with high attention to detail.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
* Highly organised, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Positive, adaptable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant business tools.
Education & Experience
* Proven experience in client-facing and business development roles, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
* Experience in Learning & Development (L&D) and/or Coaching is highly desirable.
* Relevant qualifications in HR, L&D, Business, Marketing, or Coaching (or equivalent).
* Full, clean driving licence required.
Attractive OTE remuneration package.
Email CV to Jonathan Kelleher, Managing Director,