Senior Business Development Manager

We’re Hiring: Senior Business Development Manager (12-Month Contract)

Rate: Up to €550 per day (depending on experience)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join an Irish research and engineering organisation and play a key role in driving commercial growth, building strategic partnerships, and bringing innovative engineering solutions to industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded leader who thrives on developing relationships, winning new business, and working alongside world-class engineering and research teams to deliver real-world impact.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Owning the full business development lifecycle, from prospecting and opportunity identification through to negotiation and contract close
• Building and managing a strong network of senior industry contacts, including CTOs, Engineering Directors, Innovation Leads, Procurement Heads, and executive stakeholders
• Identifying and converting new client opportunities aligned with research and engineering capabilities
• Developing strategic accounts and driving repeat business, partnerships, and long-term growth
• Leading commercial negotiations and supporting complex proposals and agreements
• Representing the organisation at industry events, innovation forums, and networking opportunities
• Leading and mentoring business development team members

We’re looking for someone with:

• A proven track record in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial growth roles
• Previous experience within the IT sector or a strong IT sector background is required
• Experience within engineering, technology, research, manufacturing, or professional services environments
• Strong relationships with senior industry stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with technical and leadership teams

If you’re passionate about innovation, technology, and building partnerships that create impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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