Business Development Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading print and marketing services partner in Ireland is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join their Cork team. This role focuses on customer engagement, relationship building, and driving sales results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in similar B2B roles. A great opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar B2B role with a track record of delivering results.
• Experience in the Print industry is an advantage but not essential.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily customer engagement through various communication methods.
• Maintain and grow existing customer portfolio.
• Monitor project deliverables and liaise with production teams.

Skills

Sales Closing

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Strong educational background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client a leading print and essential marketing/promotion services partner in Ireland is currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join their Cork based team.

The Business Development Manager is highly motivated, driven and persistent to succeed in a fast-paced sales performance-based role [quarterly/annual targets]. The role is best suited to an individual who is dynamic, adaptable, motivated and driven to execute tasks/objectives/sales targets, while working closely with the respective sales team and wider team to ensure sales targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive daily customer engagement through in-person meetings, zoom, phone calls and email, including quote follow-up. All activities, including pipeline to be logged in CRM and Business Management system.

• Maintain, develop/grow existing portfolio of customers, along with winning new customers.

• Ensure project deliverables are met by closely monitoring/liaising with the production team and suppliers.

• Drive long term growth by building strong relationships with the team and customers.

• Identify leads from multiple sources [email outreach, follow-up and manage daily].

Key Attributes:

• It is a must that the individual is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals, establishes efficient work procedures to meet objectives and be skilled in prioritising and meeting deadlines. A problem solver, who can address issues in a professional manner.

• A person with a hard-working ethos who is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting behaviour, work routines, and habits to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances.

• A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated to going above and beyond. A Sales Professional.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in the Print industry [Design, Promotional Products, Signage, Events, Marketing materials] is an advantage but not essential.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role [B2B], with a track record of delivering results.

• Strong relationship building skills with a high degree of responsiveness, and integrity. Excellent team, negotiation, influencing and sales closing skills are essential in the role, including professional persistence.

• Excellent communication skills, professional phone manner and customer focus are essential.

• Strong understanding and ability to ensure standards and processes of Quality [ISO standard], Health, Safety and Environment are upheld.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suites, Data extraction and ability to run reports as required.

• A strong educational background, fluent in English and a clean driving license.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactJessica Kennedy

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021-2427110