Business development Manager

KL110808
  • Negotiable
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Business Development Manager (Digital Sales)

About Your New Employer

  • Join a dynamic apparel company with a strong presence in both wholesale and retail sectors.
  • Be part of a small, dedicated team where your ideas and contributions directly impact growth and innovation.
  • The company is renowned for fostering long-term client relationships, creative promotional activity, and empowering staff to act as brand ambassadors.

About Your New Job

As the Business Development Manager, you will:

  • Manage and develop sales strategies in line with company budgetary and margin requirements.
  • Identify and activate new market opportunities that align with the brand’s profile and values.
  • Develop creative promotional activities, including collaborative initiatives with retail partners.
  • Maintain and grow long-term relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
  • Deliver training sessions for third-party staff to empower them as brand ambassadors.
  • Report clearly and regularly to the Board of Directors on sales performance, market opportunities, and business challenges.
  • Collaborate as a key player in a dedicated team and focus on priorities, ensuring follow-up on all assigned tasks.
  • Provide flexible support for business needs, including some weekend availability for quarterly meetings.

What Skills You Need

  • Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in wholesale or retail apparel sector, preferably with a relevant third level qualification.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and IT skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships across clients and supply chain.
  • Creative approach to promotional activities and collaboration with retail partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.
  • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland and abroad.
  • Flexibility and availability, including weekends for quarterly meetings.
  • Capability to provide clear, concise reporting to senior management.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic, supportive environment.
  • Travel opportunities and work with leading brands in the apparel sector.
  • Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Kerry Legh, on 091 455 302. If the job isn't quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC and Contract jobs available.

Kerry Legh Recruitment Consultant, Accountancy, Sales & Marketing

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