Business Development Manager

Charles Hughes Ltd; Connacht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Hughes Ltd (Portwest Ireland) invites applications for a Business Development Manager based at our Westport Head Office. You will drive growth across Ireland, manage key accounts and identify new opportunities to expand the customer base.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package. The role requires proven sales or marketing experience and strong relationship-building skills to support regional market development.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or marketing.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting reports and sales strategies to the team.
• Helping drive sales performance and achievement of KPI targets.
• Monitoring sales, key accounts and new business opportunities to track progress.
• Identifying, generating and developing sales leads.
• Conducting cold calls and proactive business development activities.
• Meeting with customers and building strong professional relationships.
• Guiding the marketing team to develop new campaigns and initiatives that drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships.
• Preparing and delivering corporate presentations.
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions.
• Providing support to the field sales team.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records in the CRM system.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support business needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

CRM proficiency

Deadline driven

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Charles Hughes Ltd (Portwest Ireland), a leading manufacturer of outdoor clothing and supplier of workwear, safety wear and PPE are seeking applications for the position of Business Development Manager, based in our Westport Head Office. Charles Hughes Ltd distributes Portwest protective workwear, Agrishield rainwear, Dunlop footwear and other premium brands to over 1,200 customers in Ireland. We are a fast growing ambitious company employing over 100 people in Ireland.

As part of our sales team, you will be responsible for supporting business growth

Your key duties will include:

• Preparing and presenting reports and sales strategies to the team
• Helping drive sales performance and achievement of KPI targets
• Monitoring sales, key accounts and new business opportunities to track progress
• Identifying, generating and developing sales leads
• Conducting cold calls and proactive business development activities
• Meeting with customers and building strong professional relationships
• Guiding the marketing team to develop new campaigns and initiatives that drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships
• Preparing and delivering corporate presentations
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
• Providing support to the field sales team
• Updating and maintaining accurate records in the CRM system
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support business needs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience in sales or marketing
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience & attractive benefits package

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023, 2024