Job description:
Business Development Manager – Ireland
Location: Ireland (flexible with travel required)
Salary: €50,000-€60,000 + Car + Uncapped OTE
Sector: Construction / Interior Finishes
Job Type: Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a successful sales team operating across Ireland. This role is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated professional with a passion for building long-term customer relationships and delivering outstanding commercial results.
About the Role:
This position supports both retail and commercial clients. You will engage with in-store retailers, interior designers, architects, fit-out companies, and end-users to develop and deliver commercial projects. You'll use a consultative sales model to build and maintain a pipeline of major projects and strong, sustainable business relationships across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage your territory autonomously, including relationships with retailers, architects, interior designers, main contractors, developers, and end-users.
* Develop and implement a strategic sales plan focused on expanding the customer base and building key partnerships.
* Drive new business through a mix of digital and face-to-face interactions, delivering high-quality, professional sales experiences.
* Represent the brand at networking events, mixers, and industry-focused functions.
* Own your pipeline and performance metrics, using your expertise in product knowledge and negotiation.
* Collaborate with broader sales and account teams to secure major projects and support supply chain agreements.
* Share best practices with your colleagues to promote a culture of high performance and teamwork.
* Use CRM tools for effective customer and project management, along with regular reporting duties.
Requirements:
* Proven success in a business development or specification sales role, ideally in the flooring, construction, or interior finishes industries.
* Strong problem-solving and customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
* Commercially savvy with a good understanding of the construction or retail sector and key industry stakeholders.
* Confident using digital tools to support sales activities tailored to various customer needs.
* Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule between field and remote work.
* Willingness to travel across Ireland, with overnight stays as required.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Work from home