Business Development Representative

MCS are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading supplier of tools, equipment, and industrial solutions to recruit a Business Development Representative. With a long-established reputation for quality products, exceptional customer service, and strong supplier partnerships, the business has become a trusted name across the construction, engineering, manufacturing, and trade sectors throughout Northern Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a highly respected organisation that continues to invest in its people, products, and future growth. The successful candidate will take control of the County Down territory and play a key role in expanding the customer base, developing new business opportunities, and strengthening relationships with existing customers across a designated territory.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, and field-based sales activity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of service and customer retention
• Conduct regular site visits and customer meetings to understand operational requirements and identify sales opportunities
• Generate qualified leads and develop a healthy sales pipeline across key sectors including construction, engineering, manufacturing, and industrial markets
• Promote a comprehensive range of tools, equipment, consumables, and associated services to both new and existing customers
• Deliver product demonstrations and provide customers with tailored solutions to meet their business needs
• Work closely with internal sales, service, and operations teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support ongoing business development initiatives
• Represent the business at trade events, customer open days, exhibitions, and networking opportunities

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a sales, business development, account management, or customer-facing role
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and generate new business
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple opportunities
• Are currently working in a field sales role
• Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel throughout the territory of County Down

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within tools, industrial supplies, engineering, construction, plant hire, manufacturing, or related sectors
• Experience selling directly to trade customers, contractors, engineering firms, or industrial businesses
• Knowledge of power tools, equipment, PPE, consumables, or technical product ranges
• Familiarity with territory management and field sales best practices

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing product training
• Opportunity to join a financially stable and growing business with a strong market reputation
• High level of autonomy and ownership within your territory
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression

How To Apply

• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .
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