Business Development Manager

Truwood Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Truwood Ltd. in Ireland seeks a Business Development Manager to lead growth in high-end bespoke residential joinery and to expand export activities into the UK hospitality and residential sectors.

You will develop strategies, identify new opportunities, and build partnerships to strengthen market position while coordinating with sales, marketing, design, and operations teams. Based in Ireland with travel to the UK, the role involves engaging with architects, interior designers, developers and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development/marketing within construction or joinery sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Motivated, organised, and able to take initiative to achieve results.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Ireland and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy to grow market share and profitability.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to create go-to-market plans and strategic partnerships.
• Identify opportunities, build pipelines, and secure contracts in target markets.
• Build relationships with architects, designers, developers, and contractors.
• Represent Truwood at trade fairs and networking events in Ireland and the UK.
• Report KPIs, forecasts and new opportunities to management.
• Develop CPD programme and organise CPD lunches with relevant architects and interior designers.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.

Job description

Business Development manager

Location: Ireland (travel to UK required)

Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Purpose

To lead Truwood’s business growth in two strategic areas:

• Securing and increasing high-end bespoke residential joinery work in domestic market.
• Growing export business in the UK hospitality & high-end residential sectors.

Role

• Develop and implement a business development strategy to increase market share and profitability.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to develop effective go-to market plans and build strategic partnerships to drive company growth.
• Identify opportunities, build pipelines, and secure contracts in target markets.
• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, marketing, design, and operations teams.
• Represent Truwood at trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events in Ireland & the UK.
• Develop a CPD programme and organise CPD lunches with relevant architects and interior designers.
• Report to management with KPIs on performance, forecasts, and new opportunities.

Criteria

• Proven experience in business development/marketing within construction, bespoke joinery, interiors, or fit-out sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Motivated & organised with ability to take initiative and achieve measurable results.
• Flexible to travel regularly across Ireland and the UK.
• Established network and knowledge of high-end residential and/or hospitality markets.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a sales or business development role.
• Relevant background in construction, joinery, or interior design sector.
• Degree in business, construction management, or similar is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Truwood?

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
• Work with a leader in specialist joinery fitout.
• Shape the company’s expansion in exciting new markets.
• Career growth opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects.