Business Development Manager

Clear Edge International Search & Selection Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Edge International Search & Selection Ltd is recruiting a Business Development Manager to own the Irish market, covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This hands-on commercial role targets growth across a broad customer base, from independents to major grocery groups.

You will win new business, build relationships, and work with the wider commercial and operational teams to expand distribution and revenue for established consumer brands.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience and commercially driven mindset.
• Strong relationship-building with customers at all levels.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to growing market presence.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop customers across Ireland, increasing distribution and sales.
• Build relationships with retailers, buyers, wholesalers, and independents.
• Win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Call on retailers, understand needs and secure orders.
• Engage with major grocery groups and independent channels.
• Identify opportunities to raise brand visibility, distribution and revenue.
• Leverage sales data and market insight to identify opportunities.
• Contribute to online and digital customer propositions.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams.
• Attend trade shows and industry events to generate new business.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Negotiation skills

Territory management

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial drive

FMCG/retail interest

Job description

We're working with an established FMCG business to recruit a Business Development Manager to take ownership of the Irish market and drive growth across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This is a hands‑on commercial role for a bright, ambitious salesperson who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships and winning new business.

You'll work across a broad customer base, from independent retailers and wholesalers through to major grocery groups, selling a diverse portfolio of established consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop customers across Ireland, with a focus on increasing distribution and sales.
• Build relationships with key retailers, buyers, wholesalers and independent stores.
• Win new business and develop existing accounts.
• Call on retailers, understand their requirements and secure orders.
• Work with major grocery groups including Musgrave, Dunnes and Tesco, alongside independent retailers and other channels.
• Identify opportunities to increase brand visibility, distribution and revenue.
• Use sales data and market insight to identify new opportunities.
• Help develop the company's online and digital customer proposition.
• Work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams.
• Attend trade shows and industry events to generate new business.

About You

We're looking for someone with some B2B sales experience who is commercially driven, personable and hungry to make an impact.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Confidence building relationships with customers at all levels.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation and territory management.
• An interest in FMCG, retail and consumer brands.
• The drive to build something and take real ownership of a market.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in developing its presence across Ireland.