Business Development Executive

KL111164
  • €50,000 - 560,000
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Business Development Executive – Roofing & Rainwater Solutions

About Your New Employer

  • Join a leading supplier of premium roofing accessories and aluminium rainwater goods with a strong regional brand and a commitment to quality, aesthetics, and product longevity.
  • Established reputation in the West and ambitious plans to expand presence in the East across Ireland, servicing merchants, contractors, homeowners, developers, and installers.
  • A supportive, growth-oriented employer offering autonomy, strong compensation, and a non-micromanaged environment.

About Your New Job

  • As the Business Development Executive, you will spend 4 days a week on the road, engaging with merchants and contractors across all regions—no fixed routes, giving you real autonomy and variety.
  • You will split your focus between driving merchant sales (35%), promoting aluminium rainwater products (35%), and handling pricing/admin (30%).
  • You will champion products known for their premium pricing, aesthetic appeal, and durability, often specified for commercial developments.
  • You will manage long sales cycles (up to 12 months), but are expected to generate activity/enquiries within your first three months. There are no sales targets for the first 6 months.
  • You will work hands-on, including site visits and demonstrations, sometimes donning a hard hat and boots and obtaining a Safe Pass if required.

What Skills You Need

  • Experience in business development or sales, ideally in roofing, building materials, plastics, or a related sector.
  • Ability and willingness to engage directly with installers and contractors—hands-on approach is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, highly organised, and comfortable working autonomously across all regions.
  • Full, clean driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive basic salary: €50,000–€60,000 plus Bonus
  • Company car (Toyota Corolla estate range), phone, iPad, and fuel card to support your on-the-road activity.
  • €2,000 loyalty bonus payable after 6 months’ service.  
  • Pension and additional benefits.
  • Join a highly reputable brand with growth potential and a supportive, non-micromanaged team environment.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or call me, Kerry Legh at Sigmar Recruitment on 091 455 302
If this role isn’t quite right but you’re seeking something similar, please get in touch—we have other opportunities available.

Kerry Legh Recruitment Consultant, Accountancy, Sales & Marketing

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.