At eir, we’re about more than connectivity; we’re about people. We invest in our teams, support wellbeing, and create opportunities for growth in an inclusive and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Business Development Manager at eir, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing our Small/Medium Business customer base and strengthening eir’s market presence nationwide. Acting as a true brand ambassador, you will identify, engage and convert new SME customers through consultative, face‑to‑face selling.
This is a performance‑driven role for driven sales professionals who thrive on winning new business, building relationships, and exceeding targets, all while supporting our purpose of “Connecting for a better Ireland.” Why This Role?
This is a high‑impact opportunity to build your sales career with one of Ireland’s leading telecommunications providers.
As a Business Development Manager, you will:
- Drive new customer acquisition within the SME market
- Take full ownership of your territory and sales pipeline
- Earn uncapped commission based on your performance
- Enjoy flexibility, independence, and clear career progression
- Rewards &
Benefits
- €36,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission€4,000 sign‑on bonus (following successful completion of probation period)
- Company vehicle & fuel card22 days annual leave (pro‑rata)
- Employee discount/ Staff Offers
- Employee referral programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike‑to‑Work scheme
- Paid leave benefits including sick and maternity leave
- Ongoing training, mentorship and development programmes
Key Responsibilities
- New Business Development
- Identify, qualify and win new SME customers
- Build and deliver structured action plans to grow your territory
- Build trusted relationships from first contact to point of sale
- Deliver a professional, personalised customer experience
- Sales & Revenue Growth
- Achieve and exceed sales targets across volume and quality KPIsDeliver face‑to‑face presentations and consultative sales discussions
- Plan journeys and appointments effectively to maximise conversion
- Market Awareness/ Product Knowledge
- Stay up to date with competitor activity and market trends
- Collaborate with internal teams to remain an expert on eir products and services
- Compliance
- Accurately capture activity and sales data using internal systems
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory and company standards
Requirements for successful applications
- Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven success in sales and/or business development
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Confident objection handling and influencing ability
- Highly target‑driven with a strong results orientation
- Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated, resilient and commercially focused
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team culture
- Passionate about sales and earning potential
- Other
Requirements
- Full, Clean, Irish or EU, Manual Driving Licence
- About eir
- Our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland.
- Our ambition is to be the number one choice for telecommunications and technology solutions, delivering for our customers today and into the future.
- Our values and behaviours reflect both who we are and who we strive to become.
- They are the way that we bring our purpose to life in eir.
- Driven to win
- Better every day for our customers
- Building for the future
- Stronger together
- Lean in our DNAWe are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- If successful in the interview process, eir reserves the right to conduct appropriate suitability checks in relation to prospective employees including but not limited to reference checking and/or other searches using publicly available information.
