Business Development Manager

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with an innovative and design-led architecture firm, delivering high-quality design solutions across Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join their commercial team, working closely with a portfolio of construction companies specialising in commercial fit-outs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional with a strong understanding of construction and building services to join a growing organisation with genuine progression opportunities.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and delivering design-led solutions to pre-construction and building services clients.

This is a field-based role, involving regular client and site visits across Northern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive client engagement
• Manage and develop key accounts across Northern Ireland
• Conduct regular customer and site visits to assess requirements
• Support design development, specification, and project delivery
• Research and analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals tailored to client needs
• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service throughout the project life cycle

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical sales background within Construction, Engineering, or Building Services.
• Previous commercial experience in a field-based or face-to-face sales role.
• Experienced in managing and growing existing clients.
• Good understanding of building services frameworks and commercial fit-out designs.
• Experienced in delivering CPD (ideal).
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Strong base salary with performance-related incentives
• Company car
• Private medical insurance
• Clear progression path to senior leadership positions
• Opportunity to work with an innovative and growing design-led business