Business Development Manager

Michael Page International (Ireland) Limited; Belfast; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading brand in the dairy industry as a Business Development Manager, responsible for expanding their market presence in Ireland. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and great career progression opportunities, while working predominantly remotely with customer visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Competitive bonus/commission structure

Attractive car allowance & fuel card

Support from a dedicated Sales Manager

Comprehensive training

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience within the food industry or FMCG preferred.
• Candidates must own a vehicle and have a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the company's presence across retail, food-service, and tourism sectors.
• Acquire new business and manage existing accounts.
• Act as the primary contact point for customers, introduce new products, and gather market feedback.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

Job description

• Fantastic Brand
• Great career progression

About Our Client

With a legacy spanning nearly a century, this brand is a trusted name across the dairy industry. They are committed to excellence and are looking for motivated sales professionals to help them increase their footprint in the Republic of Ireland, particularly along the Belfast-Dublin economic corridor.

Job Description

The BDM will be responsible for developing and expanding the company's presence across retail, food-service, and tourism sectors in Ireland. The role involves acquiring new business, managing existing accounts, and acting as the primary contact point for customers. The candidate will introduce new products, gather market feedback, and foster strong customer relationships. The role is predominantly remote, with regular visits to clients and occasional in-person meetings at the company headquarters.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is a passionate, people-oriented individual with a strong interest in food and FMCG. They should be self-driven, results-oriented, and possess excellent commercial awareness. Building rapport with clients, negotiating effectively, and communicating across organizational levels are essential skills. Experience within the food industry or FMCG, along with an existing network in food-service or retail sectors, is preferred. Candidates must own a vehicle and hold a full driving license**

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Competitive bonus/commision strcuture
• Attractive car allowance & fuel card
• Support from a dedicated Sales Manager and comprehensive training
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the company