Business Development Consultant - Uk And Ireland

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We are seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant to support the growth of our client’s operations across the UK and Ireland.

This is a key role focused on winning new business, developing strategic relationships, and expanding market presence across core sectors including IT, Engineering, and Utilities.

The Role

As a Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new client opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and supporting the continued growth of a well-established recruitment and consultancy business.

You will operate in a fully consultative capacity, engaging with senior stakeholders to understand their workforce challenges and position tailored solutions.

Key Responsibilities

· Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK & Ireland

· Build and maintain strong client relationships with key decision-makers

· Lead business development activity, including outreach, meetings, and presentations

· Develop and execute target account strategies

· Work closely with delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirements

· Generate and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities

· Negotiate commercial terms and agreements with new clients

· Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

· Provide market insight to support strategic growth plans

Key Skills & Experience

· Proven track record in business development / sales within recruitment or consultancy services

· Strong experience winning new clients (not just account management)

· Demonstrable success in building pipelines and converting opportunities

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

· Experience operating within IT, Engineering, or Utilities markets is highly desirable

· Ability to work in a target-driven, consultative sales environment

· Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially astute

What’s on Offer

· Opportunity to join a growing, well-established business with strong market reputation

· Access to an established delivery function and candidate network

· Flexible / hybrid working environment

· Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure

· Clear opportunity to shape and grow your own client portfolio

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: €60,000.00-€75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin