MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to play a pivotal role in shaping company strategy, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence across Ireland, GB, and international markets.
This well-established business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions across multiple industries and continues to invest in innovation, people, and long-term growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's sales performance, leading the Sales function while developing strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities across targeted sectors and geographies.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a clear business development and sales strategy aligned with company growth objectives
- Lead, coach, and manage the Sales Team to achieve targets and drive continuous improvement
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across target sectors and geographic markets
- Strengthen both new and existing customer relationships by supporting customers and understanding their operational requirements
- Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation, and order placement
- Work closely with engineering, production, and technical teams to develop tailored customer solutions
- Oversee marketing activities including branding, customer communications, digital presence, and industry events
- Prepare and deliver professional customer presentations, proposals, and commercial negotiations
- Ensure all sales and marketing activities operate within agreed budgets while delivering strong commercial returns
- Contribute to wider company strategy and decision-making as part of the senior management team
- Support the continued development of the company's presence within quarrying, agricultural, waste machinery, and related engineering sectors
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support long-term business growth
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a senior business development or sales leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
- Demonstrated track record of delivering revenue growth and managing key customer accounts
- Experience working with OEM customers and complex engineered products
- Previous experience creating and implementing sales strategy within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Self-motivated and results-driven with the ability to operate strategically and operationally
- Experience developing international markets
- Strong understanding of general engineering principles, ideally within quarrying, agricultural, or waste machinery sectors
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to target markets
What's On Offer
- Base salary between £45K - £60K with performance-based bonus structure
- Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking engineering business
- Key leadership role with direct influence on company growth and strategic direction
- Company pension contribution
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
- Long-term career progression within an innovative and highly respected manufacturing environment
- Early finish on Fridays
How To Apply
- To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on .
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