Business Development Manager

Posted 12 March 2026
Salary 40-45K
LocationCounty Westmeath
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales & Marketing
Reference12139

Job description

PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR CV & COVER LETTER

What you need to know

Are you an experienced Business Development professional?

Are you an energetic, dynamic & flexible person who thrives in a fast-paced environmentwith a passion for sales with B2B, sales & CRM experience?

My client, a leading marketing/promotion services partner is looking to hire a Business Development Manager to join their team and focus on maintaining/developing new & existing customers and generate leads to win new business.

This is a permanent job onsite based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

You will be required to travel around the Midlands covering Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon & Offaly.  You will be required to have your own transport.

Your new job

Key duties & responsibilities:

  • Generate & qualify leads and develop new sales opportunities.

  • Research and identify prospective customers using social media platforms, referrals & research.

  • Maintain & develop a new & existing customer base.

  • Manage sales pipeline by monitoring sales activities, tracking customer interactions and providing regular reports on performance and results.

  • Coordinate and schedule strategic meetings aimed at driving business growth and maximising sales.

  • Prepare and follow up on customer quotations.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company products and services & competitors.

  • Carry out additional sales or administrative duties as required by management.

  • Record all sales activity in the CRM and Business Management System.

  • Travel to prospective clients in the Midlands area.

What are we looking for?

  • 3 + years in a B2B role with a track record of delivering results.

  • Experience in the design would be ideal.

  • Strong relationship-building, negotiation & influencing skills.

  • Must have a strong customer focus approach.

  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

  • Open to learning and receptive to feedback.

  • Good understanding of quality standards and processes (including ISO), with the ability to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

  • Proficient with MS Office, CRM system & report generation.

  • Fluency in English – written & oral.

  • Must have full Irish Driving license and own transport.

  • Apply for this job now or get in touch with Lisa – lisae@matrixrecruitment.ie
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