Business Development & Account Management

B2B Sales | Premium Kitchen & Home Solutions | Republic of Ireland

Salary: €35,000 – €50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Field-based (Republic of Ireland)
Benefits: Company Vehicle, Pension, Bike to Work Scheme, Food Allowance, Training & Development

About the Company

Our client is a leading Irish distributor of premium products serving the electrical retail, kitchen manufacturing, and joinery sectors. Working with internationally recognised brands, the business has built a strong reputation for product expertise, customer service excellence, and long-term partnerships across Ireland.

With continued growth and expansion within the appliances division, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and customer-focused Business Development & Account Manager to manage an established territory and drive further expansion within the kitchen industry.

The Opportunity

This is a consultative sales role combining account management with proactive business development. You will work closely with kitchen studios, manufacturers, retailers, and trade customers, representing a portfolio of premium appliance brands and developing lasting customer relationships.

This is an established territory with significant growth potential and an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional looking to develop their career within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing customers across the kitchen and trade sectors.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the kitchen appliance and interiors market.
• Manage and grow an established sales territory across the Republic of Ireland.
• Deliver product presentations and provide expert consultation on premium appliance solutions.
• Drive year-on-year sales growth through effective account management and new business generation.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and support.
• Conduct regular customer visits and territory planning activities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Motivated, proactive, and confident in a customer-facing sales environment.
• Highly organised with excellent territory management skills.
• Comfortable working independently while remaining a strong team player.
• Commercially focused with a natural ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Professional, personable, and relationship driven.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in sales, business development, account management, or a customer-facing commercial role.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within kitchen appliances, electrical retail, interiors, construction, or related sectors.
• Interest in design-led products and the home improvement market.
• Third-level qualification.