Business Development Executive (Bde) - 12 Month Contract

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Guaranteed Irish are looking for a dynamic and experienced business development professional to join their team in their Dublin office. Do you have a talent for building strong relationships and driving growth? Do you thrive in a results-driven environment and enjoy working off your own initiative yet being part of a team. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a national brand like Guaranteed Irish, we invite you to explore this opportunity to join our high-performance team.

Guaranteed Irish is the National Symbol of Trust, embodying a culture of high performance and collaboration where values drive our work and our impact. We believe in our ability to drive positive change within our communities through jobs and enterprise. Our members, both homegrown and international, are based in Ireland, committed to quality jobs, supporting local communities, and promoting Irish provenance in a sustainable manner.

Our values include Trust, Empowerment, Enterprise, Fairness, Respect, and Fun. Our culture is grounded in integrity, teamwork, and support. We seek individuals who not only embody these principles but are motivated to uphold them in every interaction and take pride in their work.

Position Overview

This position is offered initially as a 12-month contract.

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in growing Guaranteed Irish's member base by developing your own business pipeline. From qualifying and closing inbound business leads, to securing executive-level appointments and retaining key members, this role is varied and requires strong commercial acumen, organisation, and relationship-building skills. You’ll report to the Commercial Manager based in Dublin, providing daily and weekly updates on your progress and meeting monthly targets.

New Business Development:

• Build and manage a strong pipeline to recruit new Guaranteed Irish members within your assigned sector.
• Leverage your network, resources and marketing activities to uncover new contacts and business opportunities within the region.
• Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with prospective members to present the benefits of Guaranteed Irish membership.
• Consistently close new membership deals each month and achieve agreed sales targets to support the organisation’s growth objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and outcomes using HubSpot, ensuring all account information is up to date.
• Identify and pursue new business partnerships with key stakeholders - fostering connections with well-networked industry contacts.
• Attend networking events (in Dublin and outside Dublin) that aligns with business strategy to connect with potential leads and expand industry contacts.

Reporting & Administration:

• Prepare and present detailed daily, weekly and monthly reports on membership growth, pipeline metrics, and KPIs.
• Utilise tools such as HubSpot and Asana to track progress and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all sales and account management activities.

Collaboration & Strategy:

• Work closely with the Business Development, Retention and Marketing team to align members recruitment efforts with the Guaranteed Irish brand and goals.
• Contribute insights and ideas to enhance the Guaranteed Irish membership offering based on members’ feedback and market trends.

You may also be required to take on additional responsibilities aligned with your role as both your position and the organisation grow.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional Experience: 3-5 years in business development, with a strong record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• B2B Expertise: Experience within a similar industry or audience is a plus.
• Commercial Acumen and Strategic Sales Thinking: Deep understanding of sales principles and best practices, with an acute ability to develop and execute strategies to win new business and grow accounts.
• Resilience and Drive: Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, maintaining a positive, self-driven approach even during slower periods.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in CRM and support software, with experience using HubSpot, Asana, and MS Office Suite for presentations, reporting, and database management.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a well-established network and a talent for fostering productive relationships across industries.
• Initiative and Self-Motivation: Strong capability to work remotely and independently, demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused mindset without reliance on close supervision.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey the Guaranteed Irish value proposition effectively to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability: Quick thinker who can adapt to changing situations and manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• This position is offered initially as a 12-month contract.
• Salary: €38-45K pa pro-rata with commission on new business booked.
• Equipment & Expenses: Company laptop, phone, and travel expenses covered as per company policy. A personal car with full clean driving license is required for the role.
• Annual Leave: 20 days, plus two additional company days (Good Friday and Christmas Eve).
• Pension: Access to the company PRSA after six months, with a 3% employer contribution.
• Training & Development: Continuous professional development, career path guidance, and a supportive team environment.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid and flexible working options available.
• Team Culture: A great team with a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Commuter & Cycle Schemes: Bike to Work scheme and TaxSaver commuter tickets.
• Travel outside of Dublin will be required for the role.

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV and a tailored cover letter to careers@guaranteedirish.ie. Only applications sent to this email address will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Pay: €38,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Please note that only applications with a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your experience in Business Development within the Munster region, sent to careers@guaranteedirish.ie will be considered. No screening will be done through Indeed.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin