Job description
Business Developer - NI / UK Travel + Office + 1 day from home
A progressive organisation operating across Northern Ireland and Great Britain is seeking to appoint a Business Developer as part of its continued commercial growth. The company delivers specialist technical and project-based services to a diverse client base and is now expanding its sales function.
This position will suit an ambitious sales professional who enjoys developing long-term partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions for clients + account managing.
Role Summary
Reporting into the commercial leadership team, the successful individual will play a key role in driving new client acquisition while nurturing and expanding existing customer relationships. The position is primarily field-based and involves travel across assigned territories within Northern Ireland and occasionally the wider UK.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your designated region
Manage existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of engagement and retention
Conduct meetings with prospective and current clients both in person and via virtual platforms
Represent the organisation at industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer presentations
Monitor competitor activity and wider market trends to highlight potential growth areas
Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline activity within the CRM system
Work closely with internal technical and operational teams to deliver bespoke client solutions
Contribute to the ongoing development of sales processes and customer engagement strategies
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management roles
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation ability
Highly organised with the ability to manage a regional client portfolio
Comfortable working with CRM systems and standard business software
Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland and occasionally the UK
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience within a technical, engineering, industrial, or project-led sector
Previous collaboration with engineering or operational teams
Knowledge of consultative or solution-based sales approaches
Package & Benefits
Salary range £35,000 - £40,000 plus performance-related bonuses
Clear development pathways within an expanding organisation
Ongoing training and professional development support
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Pension scheme
Wellbeing and health initiatives
Early finish on Fridays
Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates-
''Vanrath have been an absolute pleasure to work with from initial job discussions to job offer and I would recommend them as the first point of call for anyone looking for exciting new opportunities.''
''I had a great experience with Vanrath, who got me through the door to my current workplace, and have been supportive through and through. I was invited for a face-to-face meet up before securing my place at work for a get to know, and it has been an absolute pleasure.''
''Vanrath have been fantastic in helping me gain employment in my chosen field. They have been extremely helpful throughout, easy to talk to, and regularly went above and beyond to ensure I was happy at my current place of employment. I hope to continue to work with them in future.''
