Kildare: 
Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive
€50,000–€55,000 basic + attractive additional earning potential
Republic of Ireland | Field-Based
Our client is an established organisation operating within the business-to-business technical and commercial marketplace. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking to appoint a Business Development Executive to develop customer relationships, identify new commercial opportunities and contribute to further growth across the Republic of Ireland.
The Role
This is a field-based commercial position with responsibility for developing both new and existing business. Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing new business opportunities and growing existing customer relationships.
- Building and maintaining a strong network of commercial contacts.
- Identifying, developing and converting sales opportunities.
- Managing a healthy and active sales pipeline.
- Meeting customers throughout your territory and attending relevant networking and industry events.
- Developing a strong understanding of customer requirements and identifying appropriate commercial solutions.
- Working collaboratively with internal sales, technical and operational teams.
- Delivering against agreed commercial and business development objectives.
About You
We are looking for a commercially driven field sales or business development professional who can demonstrate:
- Previous field sales, business development or customer-facing commercial experience.
- A proven ability to build strong, long-term customer relationships.
- Confidence in developing new business and generating commercial opportunities.
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- The ability to identify opportunities and successfully convert them into sales.
- Excellent organisation and territory/time-management skills.
- Confidence engaging with customers and stakeholders at different levels.
There is no fixed number of years’ experience required. Our client is open regarding background and experience and is primarily interested in identifying someone with the right commercial ability, approach and potential.
Sector Experience
Previous experience within a technical, construction, engineering or related B2B environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply where they can demonstrate a strong track record in field sales, account development and new business generation.
Package
A highly competitive package is available, including:
- €50,000–€55,000 basic salary
- Attractive additional earning potential
- Company car
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave
- Additional company benefits
Interview Process
The selection process will involve an initial interview to discuss your experience, commercial track record and suitability for the opportunity, followed by a second-stage in-person interview.
Candidates should ideally be available to interview at relatively short notice.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our client is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable accommodation or adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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