Business Development & Account Manager - NI / UK Travel A progressive organisation operating across Northern Ireland and Great Britain is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager as part of its continued commercial growth. The company delivers specialist technical and project-based services to a diverse client base and is now expanding its sales function. This position will suit an ambitious sales professional who enjoys developing long-term partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions for clients + account managing. Role Summary Reporting into the commercial leadership team, the successful individual will play a key role in driving new client acquisition while nurturing and expanding existing customer relationships. The position is primarily field-based and involves travel across assigned territories within Northern Ireland and occasionally the wider UK. Key Responsibilities Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your designated region Manage existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of engagement and retention Conduct meetings with prospective and current clients both in person and via virtual platforms Represent the organisation at industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer presentations Monitor competitor activity and wider market trends to highlight potential growth areas Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity within the CRM system Work closely with internal technical and operational teams to deliver bespoke client solutions Contribute to the ongoing development of sales processes and customer engagement strategies Candidate Requirements Essential Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management roles Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation ability Highly organised with the ability to manage a regional client portfolio Comfortable working with CRM systems and standard business software Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland and occasionally the UK Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience within a technical, engineering, industrial, or project-led sector Previous collaboration with engineering or operational teams Knowledge of consultative or solution-based sales approaches Package & Benefits Salary range £35,000 - £40,000 plus performance-related bonuses Clear development pathways within an expanding organisation Ongoing training and professional development support Enhanced annual leave allowance Pension scheme Wellbeing and health initiatives Early finish on Fridays Skills: Engineering Account Manager Business Development Sales Manager Business Development Manager Benefits: benefits package expenses