Business Development (Ireland) in Belfast

Business Development Manager (Ireland) An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of developing and growing sales across the Irish market. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys winning new business, building customer relationships and developing a market with significant growth potential. The role will involve targeting new customers, developing existing accounts and increasing sales across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The position will be home-based, but the successful candidate must be based in Northern Ireland to attend regular management meetings. This is an opportunity to make your mark, take ownership of your territory and play a key role in driving business growth. The Business Development Manager (Ireland) role will involve: Driving business development and sales growth across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Identifying and securing new customers within the plant hire, tool hire, construction and related sectors. Building strong relationships with existing customers, developing accounts and increasing repeat business. Proactively targeting new business opportunities and re-engaging with lapsed customers. Promoting the product range, highlighting stock availability and delivery benefits to potential customers. Working closely with internal sales colleagues to develop prospects, follow up quotations and convert opportunities into orders. Planning and carrying out customer visits to build a strong presence within the Irish market. Developing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability. Monitoring sales performance, reporting on progress and working towards agreed business development targets. Maintaining accurate customer records, sales activity and pipeline information using the CRM system. What you will need to have for the Business Development Manager (Ireland) role: Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or account management, ideally within a commercial or trade environment. A strong track record of winning new business, developing customer accounts and achieving sales targets. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the confidence to engage decision-makers and secure new customers. A proactive and commercially focused approach, with the drive to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own diary, plan customer visits and prioritise sales activity. Confidence managing a sales pipeline and maintaining accurate records using CRM systems. The ability to work independently and take ownership of business development activity. Knowledge or experience within the plant hire, construction, access or utility sectors would be highly advantageous. Previous experience in B2B parts sales, wholesale distribution or trade sales would be beneficial. Experience using CRM and ERP systems would be an advantage. Must be based in Northern Ireland and willing to travel throughout Ireland, with the ability to attend regular management meetings. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Mary on or email . Skills: BDM Sales Management Internal Sales TPBN1_NI