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
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