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Business Development Manager

  • Location: County Westmeath
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Division: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact Email: michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24712

Opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager to build a new wing of a well-established company working in the area of sustainability within the Mullingar area. The company is looking to rapidly expand and needs a business development manager with the energy, entrepreneurial spirit and experience to make it happen.


Key Responsibilities of Business Development Manager 

  • Drive sales through inbound and outbound efforts.
  • Prospect and qualify leads via cold calling, email, and other channels, adding them to the sales pipeline.
  • Leverage prospecting tools and software to boost engagement.
  • Build relationships with potential customers in person, identifying and developing new opportunities.
  • Track and meet monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Identify client needs and propose tailored solutions.
  • Play a key role in daily office operations and face-to-face client interactions.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order processing and truck routing, with strong operational involvement.
  • Process online payments, cash, and liaise with Finance to ensure accurate payment handling.
  • Oversee debt management, ensuring accounts remain within credit terms — a core responsibility for the sales team.

Requirements of Business Development Manager 

  • Excellent people skills; confident communicator who can give and receive feedback effectively.
  • Highly organised with strong planning skills, able to think several steps ahead.
  • Flexible, calm under pressure, and quick to act without losing focus.
  • Skilled multitasker, capable of managing multiple projects or drivers simultaneously.
  • Creative problem-solver with the ability to improve and scale processes.
  • Results-driven, ambitious, and passionate about personal and company growth.
  • Independent and accountable team player with a strong desire to learn and succeed.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this Business Development Manager role, Michelle Miley at 090 6450667 or via email at michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie