Osborne are currently working with a very exciting client! On their behalf, we are hiring an experienced Business Development Manager to head up their sales nationwide with their head office located in Kildare. The ideal candidate will have excellent sales and relationship management experience. They will preferably come from an FMCG/manufacturing/machinery/packaging background.
****This role requires candidates to have their own transportation and a full clean Irish driving licence****
Package:
Salary – UP TO €60,000 DOE plus uncapped commission
Car allowance and fuel card
Free parking onsite
Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
3 days in field and 2 days in the office
Responsibilities:
Conduct field visits (3 days per week) to maintain and expand client partnerships across Ireland
Handle sales calls, quotations, and follow-ups to achieve revenue and margin targets
Identify new business opportunities and lead technical sales discussions with customers
Support trials, demonstrations, and product testing to ensure successful implementation
Deliver outstanding customer service, managing complaints and aftersales follow-up professionally
Provide technical assistance and respond to technical queries from customers and partners
Collaborate with internal engineers and suppliers on machine design and quotations Coordinate small machine services and ensure efficient aftersales service
Participate in quality reviews and feedback loops for continuous improvement
Negotiate and confirm pricing and gross margin (GM) structures with management
Stay informed on packaging industry trends, technologies, and competitor developments
Prepare and deliver sales reports, forecasts, and updates on key KPI’s
Liaise with the internal office and logistics team to ensure smooth order fulfilment Support general account management, CRM updates, and pipeline tracking
Requirements:
Full clean Irish driving licence and own transport is essential
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a sales role
Proven experience in sales or technical sales, ideally within the packaging, machinery, or manufacturing industry
Strong understanding of sales processes, client engagement, and solution-based selling
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Technically inclined with the ability to explain product features and service solutions Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing your own schedule Willingness to travel across Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Shreya Thornton or call Osborne on (045) 579 066. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
