Commercial Director

K3 Advisory Group; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone

Laptop

Industry training

Job summary

Knightsbridge Business Sales, part of the K3 Advisory Group, seeks a Commercial Director – Ireland to lead senior executive engagement with business owners across Ireland. You will work with pre-arranged meetings to understand owner objectives, discuss value ranges and lead the sale process to market, leveraging the firm’s established support structure.

You will present tailored strategies, maintain confidentiality, and aim to secure instructive engagements while delivering exceptional client

Qualifications

• Experience in business sales, M&A or business brokerage.
• Client-facing experience required.
• Experience with remote/video sales presentations is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Meet business owners across Ireland who are considering sale or exit.
• Build credibility with owners, directors and shareholders.
• Undertake detailed fact-finds on business operations and finances.
• Review accounts and discuss value ranges and exit strategies.
• Present Knightsbridge services persuasively to secure instruction.
• Negotiate and secure formal client instructions.
• Deliver professional, commercially focused client experiences.

Skills

Closing skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Presentation

Commercial awareness

Job description

You must be based in Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland

€40,000–€50,000 basic | €140,000+ OTE | Company car / car allowance | Qualified appointments provided

About Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge Business Sales is part of K3 Advisory Group, the UK’s leading business sales group, selling more businesses than any other broker in the UK.

We specialise in advising business owners, directors and shareholders who are considering the sale of their company, supporting clients from their initial exit planning through to a completed transaction.

Following continued growth in the Irish market and an increasing number of Irish business owners choosing Knightsbridge to manage the sale of their companies, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven individual to join our team as Commercial Director – Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to represent an established and highly successful business sales group in Ireland, working directly with company owners on one of the most important commercial decisions they will make.

The Role

This is a senior, client-facing sales role working with business owners across Ireland who are considering the sale of their company or planning their future exit.

Unlike a traditional Business Development Manager role, you will not be expected to generate your own leads or appointments.

You will be supported by our established Lead Generation and Diary Management teams, who will provide you with a consistent diary of pre-arranged and qualified meetings with business owners who have expressed an interest in discussing the potential sale of their company.

Your focus is simple: meet business owners, understand their business and objectives, demonstrate why Knightsbridge is the right partner to manage their sale, and secure their instruction.

During each appointment, you will conduct an in-depth fact-find to understand the company’s operations, financial performance, ownership structure and the shareholder’s objectives.

You will review relevant financial information, discuss potential value ranges and the owner’s expectations, and present a tailored strategy for taking their business to market, clearly demonstrating the benefits of working with Knightsbridge.

Meetings will be conducted through a combination of remote video presentations and face-to-face appointments with business owners across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-arranged and qualified meetings with business owners considering a sale or exit.
• Build strong relationships and establish credibility with company owners, directors and shareholders.
• Undertake detailed fact-finds to understand each business, its financial performance and the owner’s objectives.
• Review company accounts and key financial information.
• Discuss potential value ranges, valuation expectations, market positioning and potential sale strategies.
• Deliver professional, persuasive and commercially focused presentations of Knightsbridge’s services.
• Clearly communicate the benefits and value of appointing Knightsbridge to manage the business sale, with the objective of helping the business owner achieve the best possible price.
• Handle questions and objections confidently and commercially.
• Negotiate and secure formal client instructions.
• Maintain momentum with prospective clients through effective and persistent follow-up.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience with professionalism, empathy and diligence.
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive business and financial information.
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual revenue targets.

What We’re Looking For

Our preference is for someone with previous experience within business sales, M&A or a similar business brokerage environment, ideally with client-facing experience.

Industry experience would be a significant advantage, as you will be dealing directly with business owners and discussing company performance, potential value ranges, exit objectives and the business sale process. However, it is not essential, and we would not want to overlook an exceptional salesperson with the right commercial ability and transferable experience.

We are therefore also open to high-performing individuals from other consultative sales environments, particularly those accustomed to dealing with business owners, senior decision-makers or high-value transactions. This could include sectors such as estate agency, financial services, recruitment or property.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who can build credibility quickly, understand what matters to a business owner, present a compelling proposition and confidently secure the instruction.

We are looking for someone with:

• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong closing and negotiation skills.
• The confidence and credibility to engage with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compelling and professional presentation style.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand financial information.
• Good literacy and numerical skills.
• The ability to adapt their approach to different personalities, businesses and situations.
• Experience conducting remote/video sales presentations would be advantageous.
• A self-motivated and dynamic approach with genuine energy and ambition.
• Resilience, persistence and a strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel to meet clients across Ireland.

Package

• €40,000–€50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• €140,000+ OTE, with significant earning potential for high performers.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Standard business expenses.
• Comprehensive industry-specific training.
• A consistent diary of pre-arranged and qualified appointments, with no requirement to generate your own leads.
• Dedicated Lead Generation and Diary Management support.
• Full support from Knightsbridge’s established Head Office operation.
• Significant opportunities for career progression within Knightsbridge and the wider K3 Advisory Group.