Business Development Executive

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a global leader in industrial market intelligence to recruit a Business Development Executive for their Galway office. This organisation is renowned for delivering high-quality, data-driven insights that empower clients to enhance their sales performance and strategic decision-making across international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to join a dynamic team, contributing to business growth across the EMEAI region while working with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the EMEAI region using a variety of outreach methods, including industry events, networking, and targeted prospecting.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with prospective clients, gaining a deep understanding of their needs to uncover sales and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate and support product demonstrations in collaboration with senior Business Development Managers.
• Partner closely with internal sales teams to develop targeted account strategies, prepare tailored proposals, and maintain consistent engagement with prospects.
• Proactively seek innovative approaches to expand revenue streams and drive new client acquisition.
• Present the organisation’s evolving suite of products and services to potential customers, ensuring clear value communication.
• Attend industry exhibitions and conferences to build a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
• Collaborate with European colleagues to develop and maintain a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.

Key Requirements

• Third-level qualification (or equivalent), ideally in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and acting on new sales opportunities independently.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a genuine interest in developing long-term client partnerships.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in consultative sales and account management within a target-driven environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools.
• Fluency in English is essential; an additional European language would be advantageous.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently, sometimes at short notice.

This is a full-time, office-based role located in Galway, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.