Business Development Manager
Location: Mullingar, Westmeath 

Summary
An exciting opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead and grow the sales and commercial function for a rapidly expanding operation in the fuels industry. The role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a results-focused approach, particularly within a start-up or scaling business environment. This position will be central to accelerating growth from the Mullingar site, driving high performance standards, and shaping the future of commercial operations.

Key Duties:

Sales

• Drive revenue growth through both inbound and outbound sales, with a strong focus on outbound activity.

• Identify and prospect potential customers via cold calling, email, and other communication channels.

• Utilise prospecting tools and software to increase engagement with potential clients.

• Build relationships with customers in both face-to-face and remote settings.

• Set, track, and achieve monthly and quarterly sales and performance goals.

• Assess client needs and recommend suitable solutions.

Account Management

• Provide excellent front-office customer service on a daily basis.

• Oversee the full sales cycle, from initial contact to order processing, logistics, and delivery coordination.

• Monitor account credit terms and manage the debt cycle in collaboration with the sales team.

Finance

• Process online payments, cash, and banking transactions.

• Liaise with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Depot & Operations Management

• Contribute to depot management, ensuring adequate stock levels.

• Oversee truck routing and driver management.

Requirements:

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly organised with excellent planning abilities.

• Ambitious and committed to achieving personal and team goals.

• Innovative thinker with the ability to develop and improve processes.

• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of acting quickly under pressure.

• Skilled multitasker, able to manage multiple projects and drivers simultaneously.

• Strong team development focus with the confidence to give and receive feedback.

• Experience in a low-margin, service-driven industry (advantageous).

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with the initiative to work independently.

• Team-oriented but accountable for individual responsibilities.

• Eager to learn and driven by the success of the business.

• Results-oriented and performance-focused.

• Willing to work flexible hours to meet business demands.

• Growth mindset with determination and passion.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales (advantageous but not essential).

• Proven track record in sales, business development, or a similar role.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Business Development Manager position and similar opportunities contact: Sarah 056-7786631 / 086 0444833 or Sarah@optimizerecruitment.ie

Sarah is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

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