Overview
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Location: Ireland (travel to UK required)
Reporting To: Managing Director
Role Purpose
To lead Truwood’s business growth in two strategic areas:
* Securing and increasing high-end bespoke residential joinery work in domestic market.
* Growing export business in the UK hospitality & high-end residential sectors.
Role
* Develop and implement a business development strategy to increase market share and profitability.
* Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to develop effective go-to market plans and build strategic partnerships to drive company growth.
* Identify opportunities, build pipelines, and secure contracts in target markets.
* Establish and nurture long-term relationships with architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors.
* Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
* Work collaboratively with commercial, marketing, design, and operations teams.
* Represent Truwood at trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events in Ireland & the UK.
* Develop a CPD programme and organise CPD lunches with relevant architects and interior designers.
* Report to management with KPIs on performance, forecasts, and new opportunities.
Criteria
* Proven experience in business development/marketing within construction, bespoke joinery, interiors, or fit-out sectors.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Motivated & organised with ability to take initiative and achieve measurable results.
* Flexible to travel regularly across Ireland and the UK.
* Established network and knowledge of high-end residential and/or hospitality markets.
Experience And Qualifications
* At least 5 years in a sales or business development role.
* Relevant background in construction, joinery, or interior design sector.
* Degree in business, construction management, or similar is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join Truwood?
* Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
* Work with a leader in specialist joinery fitout.
* Shape the company’s expansion in exciting new markets.
* Career growth opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects.
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