Business Development Manager

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job

Job Title – Business Development Manager

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.

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job

Job Title – Business Development Manager

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.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

About You

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.

Why Join Us?

- 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.

What We Offer

- 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

How to Apply

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.

Our ESG Policies & Governance

Speedy is proud to be an

equal opportunity employer

. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. All applicants will be considered without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status. Proof of right to work in the UK is required before the start of employment.
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