Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

A fast-growing environmental testing company is seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive market share growth across soil, water, air, and asbestos testing services in Ireland. This is a hands-on, hunter role for a professional who combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and excels at building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Identify, generate, and qualify new business opportunities through strategic outreach and client engagement

🔹 Manage the full sales cycle—prepare quotations, negotiate contracts, and close deals

🔹 Retain and grow a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring sustainable revenue growth

🔹 Develop and execute account strategies to capture 20–25% market share in target segments

🔹 Maintain accurate pipeline data and provide regular reports via CRM

🔹 Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities

Qualifications and Experience:

✔ 3–5 years’ technical experience in environmental testing (soil, water, asbestos, or air)

✔ Proven success in customer-facing and sales roles with strong communication skills

✔ Hands-on, proactive approach—comfortable with outbound prospecting, cold calling, and frequent travel (3–4 days/week)

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; MBA a plus

✔ Flexible location—remote anywhere in Ireland; international candidates with critical skills visas considered

Benefits:

💰 Competitive base salary with bonus/commission structure

🚗 Company car or car allowance

⏰ Flexible working hours with home office support

📈 Clear career progression, including potential advancement to Business Unit Manager

🌍 Join a mission-driven company delivering safer, healthier, and more sustainable solutions