Business Development Manager

Company Overview

A well-established Irish company founded in the late 1970s, recognized as a market leader in the residential bathroom sector. Renowned for quality products, excellent service, and a customer-centric approach, the business serves the residential and specification markets supplying a comprehensive range of bathroom products. Their client base includes retailers, builders’ merchants, developers, and contractors, with a reputation for brand strength and commercial growth.

Job Role

This Commercial Sales Manager position covers Dublin and the Leinster region, with some activities extending into Wexford, Wicklow, and Kilkenny. The primary responsibility is to increase sales across residential and contract channels within Greater Dublin and Leinster, focusing on growing existing accounts, acquiring new clients, and expanding market share among builders’ merchants, developers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement sales strategies aimed at boosting revenue, profit margins, and market penetration.
• Forge and maintain strong relationships with key players in the bathroom industry.
• Promote the company's entire range of products and services effectively.
• Identify new business prospects and convert them into loyal customers.
• Maximise value from current client relationships.
• Utilize CRM tools efficiently to manage sales pipelines and track progress of opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams involved in specification, procurement, and product development.
• Represent the firm at industry-related events, exhibitions, and networking gatherings.
• Provide expert advice and commercial insight to clients, establishing trust and credibility.

Career Prospects

This is a remarkable opportunity to join a respected Irish-owned market leader experiencing growth. The role became available due to internal promotion, reflecting the company's commitment to staff progression. It offers a chance for an ambitious candidate to make impactful contributions and enjoy recognized performance rewards and career development support.

Candidate Profile

• Commercially minded and driven sales professional with relevant sector experience.
• Skilled at cultivating rapport and long-term trustful relationships.
• Capable of handling a sales pipeline and consistently meeting targets.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in work approach.
• Comfortable collaborating with both internal teams and external clients.
• Proficient in CRM systems with proven records of profitable sales growth.
• Possession of a full driving licence is mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from €60,000 to €80,000.
• Bonus potential with an on-target earning opportunity of €20,000.
• Fully funded company car and a company credit card.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Essential tools provided including a laptop.
• Annual holiday entitlement of 23 to 25 days.

Location

The position is based primarily in Dublin and Leinster, with frequent travel required across these regions, concentrating on Greater Dublin.