Business Development Manager

Business Development ManagerRepublic of Ireland/Northern IrelandGas Detection/Fire SuppressionThe Company:Our Client is a specialist distributor of fire safety and gas detection solutions, supporting commercial, industrial and specialist sectors across Ireland. As part of a larger safety-focused group, the company combines the agility of a local distributor with the backing and infrastructure of a broader organisation.The Role:Drive new business acquisition across Ireland, identifying and converting opportunities within contractors, consultants, facilities managers and end users.Develop and execute a structured territory growth plan, using proactive prospecting, networking and industry engagement to build a strong sales pipeline.Build and grow long-term customer relationships, increasing share of wallet and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the full product portfolio.Promote and position fire suppression, gas proving and gas detection systems, providing technical guidance and commercially competitive proposals.Monitor market trends and competitor activity, representing the business at industry events and feeding back commercial intelligence to management.Achieve agreed sales and margin targets, maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasting pipeline activity and reporting on performance.The Candidate:Industry experience in Fire, Gas Detection, Fire Suppression or HVAC-R, with strong technical building services knowledge.Proven new business hunter with a track record of revenue growth.Confident prospector and relationship builder within contractor/distribution channels.Commercially aware negotiator focused on margin and targets.Self-motivated, resilient and effective in a national field-based role.Please reach out directly for more information.