Business Development Manager
Location: Flexible - national travel required
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing engineering and infrastructure business.
The role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, developing key client relationships and driving growth across the Irish market. The successful candidate will work closely with technical, estimating and delivery teams to convert opportunities into new business.
Experience within the energy sector is highly desirable, alongside a background in engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new clients, markets and revenue opportunities.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across public and private sector clients.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
- Research market trends, investment plans and upcoming opportunities.
- Lead and support commercial discussions, tenders and proposals.
- Work closely with technical and operational teams to develop suitable client solutions.
- Provide market insight to senior management and maintain accurate CRM and pipeline reporting.
- Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.
Candidate Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in Business Development, Commercial or Sales within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities or a related sector.
- Energy sector experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the Irish market and experience with public sector clients/procurement would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions.
- Proactive, commercially focused and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Third-level qualification in Engineering, Business or a related discipline is desirable.
What's on Offer
- National remit with location flexibility.
- Exposure to major infrastructure and utility projects.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Strong career development opportunities within a growing business.
