Business Development Manager
Location: Munster Region; Limerick, Clare or Tipperary
Travel: up to two days per week
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
About KOS Ergonomic Solutions
KOS Ergonomic Solutions is a growing SME that supports organisations with end-to-end ergonomic solutions, including workplace assessments, training, ergonomic equipment, workplace solutions and employee wellbeing services across a diverse range of client environments. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an organised, proactive and commercially aware individual to work closely with the business owner and support the continued development of the company. This is a varied role combining executive support, commercial coordination, customer operations, business administration, process improvement and quality systems. You will help ensure owner’s priorities are followed through, information flows effectively across the business, and systems and processes continue to evolve as the company grows.
About the role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join the KOS team. The successful candidate will require a proven track record in outbound pipeline generation, with hands-on experience in cold prospecting across phone, email, and social channels. You will work closely with our specialist Ergonomics Consultancy team to understand client needs and develop tailored ergonomic solutions that support the health and wellbeing of employees across a wide range of organisations.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
You will work directly with the business owner to improve focus, organisation, follow-through and productivity. The business owner will set key priorities and desired outcomes; your role will be to translate these into actions, timelines, follow-up and completed outcomes.
This will include:
• Proactively manage your calendar and arrange initial client meetings to introduce the KOS service model and identify potential opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients across your assigned geographic region.
• Identify and engage prospective clients through a range of channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, referrals and networking events.
• Secure high-quality appointments with key decision-makers and relevant stakeholders.
• Work alongside Key Account Managers to deliver a consultative sales approach based on understanding client requirements and developing effective, tailored solutions.
• Drive sales activity within your assigned region to achieve and exceed agreed revenue and business development targets.
• Manage opportunities with both prospective and existing clients, ensuring timely and consistent follow-up.
• Track, manage and report on lead-generation activity, pipeline development and sales performance.
• Maintain concise, accurate and up-to-date information within the CRM system.
• Build a strong understanding of market dynamics, emerging trends, competitor activity and opportunities for growth.
Key Account Support
• Support the ongoing management and development of key client accounts.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer queries by email and phone.
• Prepare client quotations and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Support outbound client engagement and preparation for sales meetings.
• Manage and prioritise appointments effectively to support client and commercial objectives.
• Maintain accurate meeting notes and complete agreed follow-up actions.
• Proactively follow up on current and prospective opportunities to help progress them through the sales cycle.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Sales, Account Management and Ergonomic Consultancy to deliver a seamless client experience.
What We're Looking For:
• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in outbound sales, business development or a similar commercially focused role.
• A proven ability to generate new business opportunities and develop a healthy sales pipeline.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with decision-makers and stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• A proactive, competitive and target-driven approach.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using a consultative sales approach to understand client needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence working with CRM systems, software and online platforms.
• A strong commitment to completing actions and following through on agreed timelines.
• The ability to develop a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity and client requirements.
• Experience selling services or solutions to larger organisations or multinational companies would be a distinct advantage.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to become a trusted partner to the business owner and make a tangible impact on how a growing business operates, scales and succeeds.
Benefits include:
• Competitive basic salary and fee, incentive structure.
• Contractual guaranteed earnings of €54,000 (first 12 months) with OTE of €75,000
• Quarterly performance-related bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working, with client travel approximately two days per week.
• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Company Pension plan and 1-1 Independent financial advice
• Ergonomic Workstation set-up along with product discounts
• Subsidised tuition and examination support.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• TaxSaver Commuter Scheme.
• Employee recognition awards and vouchers.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
Why Join us?
This is a chance to join a business operating in a market with clear relevance and strong long
term demand. You will be selling solutions that improve employee health, wellbeing, and
workplace performance. You will have the support of company leads, marketing activity, and
specialist internal expertise, while still owning your territory and your results. For the right
person, this role offers a genuine route into senior account management, key account
management, and future leadership opportunities.
At KOS Ergonomics Solutions Ltd, we are a company who is committed to looking after you and therefore, we provide Employee benefits which are tailored to suit your individual needs. We understand financial wellbeing is of utmost importance to get right and therefore, we continue to offer competitive base pay with salary scale along with performance related bonus with the main focus always being on your future potential and career progression. Our staff enjoy working within a vibrant office space with superior ergonomic office equipment with the option of engaging within Hybrid flexible working arrangements depending on the requirements of your role. We believe in investing in our employees’ development and continue to offer extensive learning and development opportunities to always position you for the next steps of your career.
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