Business Development Executive

Morgan McKinley; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a global leader to recruit a Business Development Executive for the Galway office. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities across the EMEAI region and building strong client partnerships to support revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in consultative sales and account management, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English. Travel may be required to engage with diverse clients and industry events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consultative sales and account management in a target-driven environment.
• Fluency in English; additional European language is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the EMEAI region.
• Establish and nurture relationships with prospective clients to uncover opportunities.
• Coordinate product demonstrations with senior Business Development Managers.

Skills

Consultative sales

Account management

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tracking tools

Job description

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a global leader in industrial market intelligence to recruit a Business Development Executive for their Galway office. This organisation is renowned for delivering high-quality, data-driven insights that empower clients to enhance their sales performance and strategic decision-making across international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to join a dynamic team, contributing to business growth across the EMEAI region while working with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the EMEAI region using a variety of outreach methods, including industry events, networking, and targeted prospecting.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with prospective clients, gaining a deep understanding of their needs to uncover sales and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate and support product demonstrations in collaboration with senior Business Development Managers.
• Partner closely with internal sales teams to develop targeted account strategies, prepare tailored proposals, and maintain consistent engagement with prospects.
• Proactively seek innovative approaches to expand revenue streams and drive new client acquisition.
• Present the organisation's evolving suite of products and services to potential customers, ensuring clear value communication.
• Attend industry exhibitions and conferences to build a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
• Collaborate with European colleagues to develop and maintain a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.

Key Requirements

• Third-level qualification (or equivalent), ideally in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and acting on new sales opportunities independently.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a genuine interest in developing long-term client partnerships.
• Minimum of three years' experience in consultative sales and account management within a target-driven environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools.
• Fluency in English is essential; an additional European language would be advantageous.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently, sometimes at short notice.

This is a full-time, office-based role located in Galway, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.