Business Development Manager – Environmental Services
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Business Development Manager expanding SOCOTEC’s environmental and occupational services across Ireland. Securing contracts and cross-selling testing, inspection, and certification solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead development of SOCOTEC's environmental and occupational services offering across Ireland
- Identify new markets, develop customer relationships, and create commercial opportunities across Occupational Hygiene, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Noise Monitoring, and Environmental Consultancy
- Secure profitable new contracts and ad hoc work to achieve annual sales targets
- Build relationships with new and existing customers
- Lead competitive tender submissions and maximise reactive sales opportunities
- Work with Operations Managers, Directors, and the wider sales team to secure larger SOCOTEC-wide opportunities
- Collaborate with the Stack Emissions team in Naas to maximise cross-selling opportunities
- Maintain and develop a network of contacts in the environmental services marketplace
- Prospect new clients and promote SOCOTEC environmental services
- Deliver growth targets for each service line and track sales and margin objectives
- Manage client relationships as a trusted advisor
- Support quotations and tailored sales presentations
- Contribute to awareness campaigns, presentations, exhibitions, and sales collateral
- Monitor market trends, client and competitor activity, and industry innovations
- Contribute to the Division's business plan and growth targets
- Perform other duties reasonably requested by the Employer
Requirements:
- Experience within sales, marketing, telesales, business development, or bids environments
- Experience working within construction, engineering, asbestos, compliance, or related technical service sectors would be advantageous
- IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, databases, and CRM systems
- Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Able to manage priorities effectively and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong focus on follow-up, relationship building, and customer engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Punctual, organised, and diligent, with strong attention to detail
- A-level qualified or equivalent experience
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
- Electric car scheme (where applicable)
- Employee recognition programmes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Employee assistance programmes
- Enhanced company pension
- Comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs
- Flexible work arrangements: office-based, remote, or hybrid
- Local, national, or global projects




















