Business Development Manager – West Region
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Business Development Manager on behalf of our retail client. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business during an exciting period of growth, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing a successful sales strategy for their retail dealer network. In this role, you will support and develop existing retail partners while actively seeking new business opportunities across the West Region of Ireland.
Salary: €60k – €70k
Responsibilities:
1. Drive sales growth across the region by identifying and maximising new business opportunities
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing dealer and licensee customers to achieve volume and margin targets
3. Regularly review sales performance, address variances, and implement corrective actions where required
4. Identify and evaluate new dealer and license opportunities within your territory
5. Maintain up-to-date market intelligence to stay ahead of trends and competitor activity
6. Actively engage with marketing campaigns and initiatives
7. Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with brand and operational standards
8. Collaborate closely with credit control to ensure effective account management
9. Work to agreed cost, margin, and efficiency targets, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation
Requirements:
10. Proven track record in sales with a strong focus on achieving KPIs
11. Key account management experience within retail, FMCG, or related industries
12. Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
13. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver strategic sales plans
14. Confident in engaging with multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making
15. Comfortable using CRM systems
16. Experience in business development, networking, and market growth strategies is highly desirable
17. Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly