BDR IRELAND

WeAreAspire; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension contribution 5%

Career progression opportunities

Work abroad up to 2 weeks a year

Job summary

We Are Aspire Ltd, a Dublin-based consultancy, is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to drive outbound prospecting and generate new Irish business opportunities in financial services and consultancy sectors.

You will engage senior decision-makers, qualify opportunities for R&D tax credits and funding, and coordinate with BDMs to secure meetings and develop a robust pipeline. Training and progression opportunities are available in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in BDR/SDR or outbound business development.
• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities.
• Confidence engaging with senior-level decision-makers.
• Strong written communication via email and LinkedIn.
• Based in Dublin with ability to work from city centre office.

Responsibilities

• Proactively research and identify prospective B2B clients across the Irish market.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calling, email outreach, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Engage with senior decision-makers, including Finance Directors and MDs.
• Qualify prospective clients and identify opportunities for R&D tax credits and funding.
• Secure meetings and appointments for senior sales colleagues.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of opportunities and provide updates in CRM.
• Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns and brand awareness.
• Support cross-selling with UK team for Irish subsidiaries.
• Meet agreed activity and lead-generation targets.

Skills

BDR/SDR experience

Outbound prospecting

Lead generation

CRM proficiency

Job description

Business Development Representative (BDR) - Financial Services & Consultancy

Location: Dublin, Ireland (candidates must be based in Dublin or the surrounding areas)
Salary: Highly Competitive Base Salary (DOE) + Commission + Bonus
Industry: Financial Services | Consultancy | R&D Tax Credits

The Opportunity

We are working with a rapidly growing specialist consultancy that provides innovation funding and R&D tax credit solutions to businesses across Ireland and the UK.

Recognised as a leading provider within its sector, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion in Ireland, with significant plans to grow its client base, revenue and team over the next 18-24 months.

As part of this growth, they are looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join their expanding sales team and play a key role in generating new business opportunities across the Irish market.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in outbound sales, lead generation or business development who enjoys engaging with decision-makers, building relationships and identifying commercial opportunities.

You’ll work closely with experienced Business Development Managers and senior leadership, gaining valuable exposure to the consultancy and financial services sectors, with clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively research and identify prospective B2B clients across the Irish market.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calling, email outreach, LinkedIn and other prospecting channels.
• Engage with senior decision-makers, including Finance Directors, CFOs, Managing Directors and business owners.
• Qualify prospective clients to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for R&D tax credit and innovation funding services.
• Secure high-quality meetings and appointments for Business Development Managers and senior sales colleagues.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective clients and qualified opportunities.
• Follow up with leads, nurture relationships and maintain engagement throughout the sales development process.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support targeted campaigns and increase brand awareness.
• Maintain accurate prospect information, sales activity and pipeline updates within the CRM system.
• Work alongside the wider UK sales team to identify cross-selling opportunities and potential Irish subsidiaries of existing UK clients.
• Work towards agreed activity, appointment-setting and qualified lead generation targets.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, proactive and commercially minded individual who enjoys speaking with prospective clients and creating new business opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a BDR, SDR, telesales, lead generation or outbound business development role, ideally within a B2B environment.
• Proven experience generating new business opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting.
• Confidence engaging with senior-level decision-makers, business owners and key stakeholders.
• Strong telephone communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships quickly.
• Excellent written communication skills, including email and LinkedIn outreach.
• A resilient and results-focused approach, with the ability to handle objections and maintain consistent prospecting activity.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prospects and opportunities.
• Experience using CRM systems to track leads, manage activity and maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a growing team.
• Based in Dublin or the surrounding areas, with the ability to work from the Dublin city centre office.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within financial services, professional services, accountancy or consultancy.
• Knowledge of R&D tax credits, innovation funding or related financial incentives.
• Experience prospecting into finance, engineering, technology or manufacturing businesses.
• Experience working with senior finance stakeholders, including CFOs and Finance Directors.

Previous experience in R&D tax credits is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
• Commission and bonus structure offering excellent earning potential.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Annual leave increases with service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Health insurance and life insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 2 weeks per year.
• Structured career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist consultancy and contribute to its continued growth across Ireland.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer