Business Development ExecutiveLocation: Dublin
About the Opportunity
We are currently representing a market-leading distributor seeking a commercially astute Business Development Executive. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take full ownership of a high-value portfolio of nominated corporate accounts.
This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will turn business plans into practical, profitable growth while ensuring service proposition is seamlessly delivered across our branch network.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert high-level business plans into practical territory implementation plans to drive profitability across your nominated accounts.
- Exceed sales and profitability targets within your account base, utilising Activity Based Management (ABM) principles to maximize return.
- Maximize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and customer data to effectively sell the company's value and service proposition.
- Partner closely with the branch network, segments, and internal channels to ensure full buy-in and flawless delivery of the service proposition to your clients.
- Spot non-segment accounts with major growth potential and support branch colleagues in elevating them to key account status.
- Act as a senior member of the business team, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and providing structured performance reports to management.
- Background
Requirements
- A proven track record within Electrical Wholesale Sales, industrial distribution, or a closely related trade/technical industry is highly desirable.A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential for this field-based position.
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a straightforward, professional communication style.
- Highly organised with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and budgets simultaneously.
- Must have the permanent right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
- What’s on Offer
- Attractive base salary tailored to your experience.
- Performance bonus scheme.
- Fully expensed company car and business expenses.
- Strong career progression opportunities within a highly successful, collaborative business environment.
