Business Development Manager

FRS Recruitment; Westport; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment in Westport, Mayo is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to join our sales team. The role is based at our Westport headquarters with on-site and hybrid options, including one travel day per week.

You will drive sales performance, manage key accounts, and expand the market reach. You will identify high-quality leads, build strong customer relationships, and work with marketing on campaigns to fuel growth.

Qualifications

• Direct Sales and Marketing experience.
• Customer-first mindset and strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and manage key accounts to support growth.
• Identify and develop high-quality sales leads through proactive outreach.
• Monitor sales, KPIs, and opportunities to maximize account potential.
• Meet with customers regularly to build and maintain relationships.
• Prepare and present sales reports and strategies to the team.
• Collaborate with marketing to create campaigns that drive growth.
• Support tender submissions with professional presentations.
• Assist field sales team to ensure unified success.

Skills

Direct sales

Marketing experience

Customer focus

Time management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Business Development Manager (Commercial)

Westport, Co. Mayo (On-site / Hybrid options available, 1 day a week travelling)

Our client is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to be based out of Westport headquarters to join our dynamic sales team and support our continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Business Development Manager, you will play a vital role in driving sales performance, managing key accounts, and expanding the market reach.
• Help drive sales performance and ensure the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets.
• Identify, generate, and develop high-quality sales leads through proactive business development activities and cold calling.
• Monitor sales, key accounts, and new business opportunities to track progress and maximise account potential.
• Meet with customers regularly to build, nurture, and maintain strong, professional relationships.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and sales strategies to the wider team
• Guide and collaborate with the marketing team to develop innovative campaigns and initiatives that drive growth and strengthen customer loyalty.
• Prepare and deliver professional corporate presentations and support the preparation of competitive tender submissions.
• Provide ongoing support to the field sales team to ensure unified success.

What You Will Need

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

• Proven background in a Direct Sales and Marketing experience
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a customer-first mindset.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.