Business Development ExecutiveReporting to:Furniture Category ManagerDepartment:SalesContract Type:Permanent, Full-Time, Monday – FridayABOUT USEstablished in 1979, Codex has grown to be the market leader in the provision of a wide range of office supplies, furniture, and print services across Ireland.Over the past 45+ years, our organisation has been steadily building on the core values that got us started -Ambition, Customer First, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging. Today, we employ over 90 team members around the country, with an annual turnover of over €33 million in 2024 and have ambitious plans to grow further. We're now looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to drive growth and new business in our furniture and interiors category.ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Furniture Category Manager, you will lead on growth and new business development of the furniture category, supported by a dedicated interiors and project team who will support with proposals, design right through to delivery/install and project completion.This is a new business focused role, ideal for a proactive salesperson who thrives on winning clients, opening doors, and building long-term relationships in both the corporate and public sector.WHAT YOU WILL DODrive new business - Identify, approach, and win new corporate and government clients, securing long-term partnerships for Codex.Create tailored outreach strategies and meet with key decision-makers across various industriesBuild and maintain a robust pipeline of leads, ensuring consistent growth and conversion to sales.Develop client solutions, work with customers to understand their needs, prepare tailored proposals/quotations, and present creative, cost-effective solutions with support from the Furniture team.Serve as the main contact for high-value projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery in collaboration with design and operations teams.Support tender submissions, sourcing, and product selection with the Category Manager.Represent Codex at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.Collaborate with the broader sales team to expand the Furniture & Interiors offering and stay informed on market trends and competitors.WHAT YOU WILL BRINGTo be a great fit for this role you will have:4+ years' experience in business development or B2B sales.Demonstrated ability to identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities.A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage your own pipeline to meet and exceed targets.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build relationships with senior stakeholders.Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the resilience to thrive in a target-driven environment.Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.Experience in the furniture, interiors, or workplace solutions industry is a bonus but not essentialA full, clean driving licenceWHAT WE OFFER:Salary DOE23 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays3 Days of Annual Celebratory LeaveExtensive Family Friendly PoliciesOn Site Free Gym AccessFlexible and Hybrid Working OptionsCompany Pension Scheme with Life AssuranceEducational Assistance ProgramColleague Reward & Recognition SchemeOnsite canteen with coffee, light breakfast and snacks provided.Staff parkingCertified Great Place to WorkTo apply please submit your CV/Resume to Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.