Bard na nGleann Teo.( Bárd), an award- winning company with more than 25 years of experience of managed services for the technology sector, is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager. This senior leadership role will drive long-term export-led growth by building international client pipelines, forming key strategic partnerships, and embedding scalable commercial systems.Location: Ireland (Hybrid), with up to four U.S. market development trips per year.Key responsibilities:Foundation and strategy designStrategic market discoveryCommercial capability developmentExport pipeline creationInitial strategic partnershipsExecution, optimization, and scaleGo-to-market (GTM) activationSecure export revenue from business development led initiativesPartnership maturityOptimise pipeline velocity, targeting, and return on investment (ROI) trackingExperience:5+ years in B2B technology or consulting with 3+ years in strategic business development, ideally in the technology/documentation sectorProven success in entering new markets (preferably including U.S. or UK)Ability to design and deliver market-entry strategies and strategic partnershipsStrong consultative engagement skills with executive-level stakeholdersExperienced in using PipeDrive, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and market analysis toolsStrategic mindset, structured planner, and aligned to collaborative, human-first cultureAbout BárdBárd is an award-winning, global technical writing consultancy that's known for its expertise, the quality of its technical writing, its focus on partnership, and the human approach we bring to everything we do.Founded in 1999, we're the go-to experts for the technical sector in turning complex jargon into clear, engaging content that makes helps our clients create meaningful connections with their audiences.With our remote-first culture and flexible working hours, our talented team delivers top-notch content solutions while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.At Bárd, we're all about building long-term partnerships. Our seamless collaboration and deep expertise ensure we meet our clients' evolving needs with a smile.Want to know more? Visit