Business Development Executive - Republic of Ireland

Elis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission

Company vehicle

Mobile phone & laptop

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Elis Ireland is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to drive new business across the Industrial Commercial sector in the Republic of Ireland. This field-based role involves regular travel and full ownership of the sales cycle from prospecting to close.

You will build a strong pipeline, deliver compelling presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to onboard clients while targeting ambitious sales goals and maintaining CRM accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B new business sales experience.
• Industrial Commercial Services (workwear sector experience) advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new industrial services business.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Deliver client meetings, presentations, and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding.
• Achieve/exceed sales targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Industrial services knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Hunter mindset

Time management

B driving licence

Job description

Role: Business Development Executive

Hours: Monday to Friday

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Sales

Reporting to: Local Sales Manager

Location: Republic of Ireland

Who are we?

Elis is a leading international provider of textile, hygiene, and facility services, supporting businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence, Elis delivers tailored solutions that help customers run more efficiently. We are committed to developing our people and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + commission
• Company vehicle
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

The Role

We are seeking a driven Sales Executive focused on new business acquisition within the Industrial Commercial sector across the Republic of Ireland. This is a field-based role involving regular travel and full ownership of the sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new industrial services business
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
• Deliver client meetings, presentations, and proposals
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding
• Achieve/exceed sales targets
• Maintain accurate CRM records

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven B2B new business sales experience
• Industrial Commercial Services (workwear sector experience) (advantageous)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Target-driven with a proactive, 'hunter' mindset
• Commercially aware and results-focused
• Self-motivated with good time management
• Full clean B driving licence