Growth-Focused Business Development Manager

RECRUITERS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS in Ireland is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and drive revenue growth across a broad client base.

You will own the full sales cycle—from lead generation and prospecting to negotiation, closing deals, and maintaining long-term customer relationships—while collaborating with internal teams to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or related commercial role.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Experience generating leads and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused approach.
• Experience managing multiple projects and client requirements simultaneously.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience working within construction, engineering, utilities, manufacturing, or technical sales environments.
• Experience preparing tenders, quotations, and commercial proposals.
• Strong project coordination or project management experience.
• Third-level qualification in Business, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from initial enquiry to project completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activity within CRM systems.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports to management.
• Ensure excellent customer service and ongoing account development to maximise repeat business.

Job description

RECRUITERS in Ireland is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and drive revenue growth across a broad client base.

You will own the full sales cycle—from lead generation and prospecting to negotiation, closing deals, and maintaining long-term customer relationships—while collaborating with internal teams to ensure high customer satisfaction.