Business Development Manager

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Location: Dublin
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:00 (42 hours per week)

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our UK&I Hire division. This is a field-based role with responsibility for driving new business opportunities, expanding market share, and strengthening relationships with customers across a defined geographical region. You will play a key role in delivering revenue growth through both new customer acquisition and the development of existing accounts, using a mix of face-to-face engagement and digital platforms.

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across the construction, engineering, and industrial sectors.
• Proactively grow revenue and profitability from a regional portfolio of customers and project sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with main contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and deliver consistent growth in line with business objectives.
• Lead localised sales initiatives and support national campaigns to position Speedy as the first-choice provider.
• Conduct a minimum of 25 client meetings or site visits per week, driving engagement at all levels.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide commercial expertise in pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Support debt management and mitigate financial risk across your customer base.
• Record and track all activity, opportunities, and performance via the CRM system.
• Champion the use of digital tools, including social media and video engagement, to drive brand presence and customer interaction.
• Deliver competitor and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote health & safety compliance and support sustainability objectives under Speedy's "Decade to Deliver" strategy.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven business development or sales experience, ideally within construction, hire, or engineering sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in winning and growing accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a consultative, solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to engage and influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and the drive to consistently exceed targets.
• Knowledge of construction site environments and sector dynamics.
• Confidence using CRM systems and lead generation tools (e.g. Barbour ABI).
• Adaptability to support digital transformation and embrace new ways of working.
• A valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear career progression through Speedy's Career Line of Sight framework.
• Access to tailored training and professional development.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and full company benefits.
• A business that puts innovation, safety, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop – discounts and offers from a wide range of suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle-to-work scheme)
• PAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under the Speedy Work Life Balance initiative

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a leading UK hire business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Construction