Business Development Manager (B2B - TIC/Civil Engineering/Construction/Infrastructure)
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (Remote) · Full Time · Senior · Posted
About the role
Business Development Manager – Ireland
Home-Based / Field-Based | £45,000–£50,000 + Bonus + Uncapped Commission
We are supporting a for an established technical services business seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its growing commercial team in Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, commercially driven sales professional who enjoys being out in the market, developing relationships and actively winning new business.
The role will cover both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a preference for candidates based around Dublin or Belfast, although candidates elsewhere in Ireland will be considered.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will have responsibility for both growing an existing customer portfolio and winning new business.
You will inherit a book of established accounts with clear growth expectations, while also being expected to proactively identify and develop new opportunities across the market.
This is a highly field-based position, with a strong expectation that you will be out meeting customers and prospects, developing relationships and actively hunting for new opportunities.
You will work closely with technical, operational and commercial teams to understand customer requirements, develop solutions and successfully convert opportunities into revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts, delivering targeted growth across the book.
Proactively identify, prospect and develop new business opportunities across Ireland.
Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
Increase the company's share of customer spend by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts.
Develop a strong pipeline of prospective opportunities and manage these through to successful conversion.
Work with technical and operational teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements.
Manage the quotation process, including commercial discussions, negotiation and closing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records of customer activity and opportunities.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve customer issues and maintain high levels of customer service.
Deliver agreed revenue and KPI targets across both existing accounts and new business.
About You
We are looking for a commercially focused B2B sales professional who is confident operating independently and enjoys a high level of customer interaction.
You will ideally have:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in business development, sales or a similar commercial role.
A proven track record of winning new business and growing existing customer accounts.
Experience in a technical, construction, infrastructure or related B2B environment.
Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
The confidence and resilience to proactively prospect, develop opportunities and close business.
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
A self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage your own territory and pipeline.
The willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Ireland.
Sector Experience
Direct experience within materials testing would be advantageous, but it is not essential.
We are also open to candidates from adjacent sectors such as construction services, civil engineering, testing and inspection, technical services or other consultative B2B environments, provided you can demonstrate a strong track record in business development and account growth.
What’s on Offer?
EUR 45,000–55,000 basic salary
30% annual performance bonus, paid quarterly at 7.5% subject to achievement of target
Uncapped commission of 3% on revenue achieved above the year-end target
Company car
Private medical cover
Pension
Laptop and mobile phone
Home-based position with significant autonomy
Opportunity to develop and grow within an established technical services business
Interested?
If you are an experienced B2B Business Development Manager who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships and winning new business, we'd be keen to hear from you.