Business Development Manager

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to generate new business, develop client relationships and drive revenue growth across facilities management, building maintenance, light civils and property services.

This field-based role covers nationwide Ireland; you will identify opportunities, win new clients, manage the sales pipeline, coordinate with internal teams, and travel to meet clients while working to agreed targets and commission structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sales or business development.
• At least 2 years' experience in construction, facilities management, building maintenance, property services or a related sector.
• Proven track record of winning new commercial clients and generating revenue.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a sales pipeline independently.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business through networking, cold outreach, referrals and industry contacts.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients and key decision-makers.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Manage the sales pipeline, follow up on leads and quotations, and achieve agreed targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams on site visits, client requirements, quotations and onboarding.
• Support tender submissions and maintain accurate CRM and sales records.
• Monitor market opportunities and provide regular updates on sales performance.

Skills

Sales experience

New business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

CRM experience

Driving license

Job description

Location: Field-based, Nationwide Ireland

Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to generate new business, develop existing client relationships and drive revenue growth across facilities management, building maintenance, light civils and property services.

This is a field-based role suited to a proactive sales professional who can identify opportunities, build relationships and convert leads into long-term commercial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business through networking, cold outreach, referrals and industry contacts.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients and key decision-makers.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Manage the sales pipeline, follow up on leads and quotations, and achieve agreed targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams on site visits, client requirements, quotations and onboarding.
• Support tender submissions and maintain accurate CRM and sales records.
• Monitor market opportunities and provide regular updates on sales performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sales or business development.
• At least 2 years' experience in construction, facilities management, building maintenance, property services or a related sector.
• Proven track record of winning new commercial clients and generating revenue.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a sales pipeline independently.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Desirable: Experience with tenders, CRM systems, procurement processes and established industry contacts.

Package & Performance

The role includes an agreed sales target and commission or incentive structure. Performance will be measured by new business secured, revenue generated, account growth and target achievement.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, field-based position involving regular client meetings and nationwide travel. The successful candidate will work closely with management and the Project Delivery Team to develop opportunities and ensure client requirements are met.