Posted 18 hours ago

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Business Development Manager - Cork

Republic of Ireland
£45,000
Permanent

About Refyne
We are redefining recruitment across the Personal Care, Beauty, Aesthetics & Wellness space. We partner with ambitious businesses to source high-impact talent and make hiring feel seamless, and we guarantee our results every time. From entry-level to executive search, we bring market insight, global network depth, and a Refyned, high-touch approach. Whether you're building your founding team or hiring at scale - we're your people.

Our Client
I am working with an iconic global personal care brand recognised as a category leader within the professional channel. With a reputation for innovation, premium product quality, and industry-leading education, the business has built a loyal customer base and strong brand recognition across the UK and internationally.

Operating within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, the company partners with a diverse network of professional accounts, delivering market-leading products, exceptional customer support, and best-in-class training. Following continued growth and investment, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an ambitious Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business acquisition across an assigned territory, identifying and converting high-potential accounts
  • Develop and grow existing customer relationships, increasing revenue and account performance
  • Deliver business reviews, commercial planning, and tailored growth strategies for customers
  • Provide product education, training, and ongoing support to maximise customer success
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking
  • Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer activations to increase brand awareness and generate leads
  • Monitor market activity, competitor trends, and customer feedback to identify commercial opportunities
  • Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs, and territory growth objectives
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, customer service, and leadership teams to support wider business goals

You Are

  • 2+ years' experience in a field-based sales, business development, or account management role
  • Experience within personal care, beauty, haircare, aesthetics, wellness, FMCG, or a related sector is highly desirable
  • A proven track record of delivering against sales targets and driving business growth
  • Commercially minded, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable managing a territory and balancing new business with account development
  • Confident delivering presentations, training sessions, and customer meetings
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about customer experience and building long-term partnerships
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