Business development manager

Role : Business Development Manager Location : Portlaoise, field based Company : Laois Hire part of The Briggs Equipment Group Salary : Competitive + Commission + Company Vehicle Contract : Permanent About Us : Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK.

Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and Galway Plant and Tool Hire.

Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland that provide a comprehensive range of services from tool and plant machinery to highly specialised equipment.

We have an exciting newopportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Development Manager to join our dynamic and supportive sales team in Dublin.

In this role you will be : Advancing the sales of plant and vehicle hire services in the relevant geographical territory.

Identifying possible new leads for sales, establishing, and maintaining relationships with potential clients.

Conducting business development cold calling, arranging customer visits, and following up with marketing.

Generating new business opportunities and developing new accounts to maximise sales levels.

Maintaining and growing existing key accounts and ensuring customer retention is achieved and developed.

Identifying opportunities by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.

Developing and maintaining relationships with internal teams.

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure that the business is providing the appropriate range and quality of products and services.

What will help you to excel in this role : Previous field sales experience ideally within plant and tool hire, material handling, logistics, warehousing, or construction.

Local market knowledge is preferred however not essential.

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with customers.

Demonstrable experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload.

Proven record in a problem-solving role.

Full, clean driving licence with a willingness to travel.

What you can expect from us : Competitive salary Commission - uncapped performance Bonus Scheme Company car Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% HSF Healthcare Future development and career opportunities Whats next If you are interested in joining Laois Hire, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch.

If you are interested in finding out more and would like to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Alison Hands from our Recruitment Team on email : If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.

Skills : Business Development BD Sales Account Management Area Sales manager