Business Development Representative - Cork City 

Summary

The Business Development Representative will help manage and grow the sales and commercial function of the business, a leading company in the fuels industry. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and leadership skills, a focus on achieving targets, and the ability to drive high standards across the sales funnel. The successful candidate will embody core company values, foster a positive work culture, and inspire confidence in the brand through excellent service delivery.

Main Duties

• Generate sales through outbound and inbound efforts

• Conduct prospecting via cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and other sales tools

• Act as the first point of contact for potential clients

• Build marketing campaigns and understand the marketing funnel

• Leverage email outreach to engage key decision-makers

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the service offering, industry trends, and competitive landscape

• Gather and analyse market data to tailor sales approaches

• Expand into new markets and support commercial negotiations

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales and performance goals

• Customise product/service solutions to meet client needs

• Maintain and update the client database

• Test and implement various prospecting tools and techniques

• Network through face-to-face meetings and events

• Innovate sales tactics to acquire new customers and improve retention

• Conduct market analysis and integrate findings into the sales process

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment in customer communication

• Spearhead marketing campaigns at regional and national levels

Requirements

• Excellent communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Strong planning ability and forward-thinking mindset

• Comfortable communicating with all levels, including executives

• Able to develop and scale process improvements

• Flexible, critical thinker with strong execution skills

• Tech-savvy, with strong Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Detail-oriented and diligent in record-keeping

• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Skilled at building and fostering internal and external relationships

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Cool under pressure, accountable, and self-motivated

• Open to change and continuous improvement

• Results-driven with a growth mindset and passion for success

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales is advantageous

• Experience in a low-margin, service-driven business is a plus

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Business Development Representative 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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