Built for Businesses That Want to Grow
Business Development That Creates Opportunity
Business development can mean very different things depending on where a business is in its growth journey. From creating the first conversation to owning complex sales cycles and opening entirely new markets, we recruit the people who know how to turn commercial opportunity into something tangible.
We get to know what growth looks like for your business, then find the people with the experience, approach and ambition to help deliver it.
Creating the opportunities that growth starts with.
We recruit BDEs who can prospect intelligently, start the right conversations and build relationships with potential customers. From developing an early commercial track record to taking greater ownership of new business, we look for the drive and communication skills behind the activity.
Owning the opportunity from prospect to close.
BDMs are responsible for identifying and winning new business, from building pipeline and developing senior relationships to presenting, negotiating and closing. We look beyond headline targets to understand the sales cycle, market, customers and commercial results behind someone’s track record.
Creating qualified opportunities from the start.
BDRs typically sit at the top of the sales funnel, identifying prospects, running outbound activity and qualifying opportunities for the wider sales team. We recruit BDR talent for businesses looking for people who can combine consistent activity with strong communication and commercial curiosity.
Taking new business from activity to strategy.
At senior level, the focus shifts towards larger opportunities, new markets and wider commercial direction. We recruit experienced business development and sales leaders who can shape strategy, develop teams and build a more structured approach to sustainable growth.
Enjoy Work Again
Latest Sales Jobs in Northern Ireland
Hiring Business Development Talent in a Competitive Market
The strongest business development people are rarely sitting on job boards. They are performing, earning well and being approached regularly, which means businesses need a compelling opportunity and a clear brief to get their attention.
We work with organisations across Northern Ireland to understand what you sell, who you sell to, the pipeline someone will inherit or build, and what success needs to look like. That context matters. The right BDM for a long-cycle enterprise sale can look very different from someone driving growth in FMCG or professional services.
Relationships with business development professionals built over years, not just when a vacancy lands
Specialist consultants who understand the sales market, the people in it and what genuine BD performance looks like
Partnerships with global organisations building commercial teams across multiple markets
Experience supporting SMEs and growing businesses making critical business development hires
Recruitment across digital agencies, technology businesses and organisations where new business drives growth
Building Sales Teams at Every Level
Inside Sales
SDRs, BDRs and Inside Sales professionals building pipeline and creating opportunities remotely.
Account Management & Customer Success
Commercial talent focused on customer value, retention, renewals and account growth.
Field & Regional Sales
Field Sales Executives, Territory Managers and Regional Sales professionals who can grow accounts and develop opportunities across a territory.
Sales Leadership
Sales Managers, Heads of Sales and VPs of Sales who can develop people, shape strategy and drive commercial performance.
What MCS Gives You Beyond the Job Description
Head of Sales Jobs
Head of Sales jobs put you at the centre of commercial growth, from setting strategy and developing people to improving performance and identifying where the business goes next.
We’ll get underneath the opportunity, including the team you’ll inherit, the growth expected of you and what you’ll genuinely have the authority to build or change.
Business Development Executive Jobs
If you enjoy starting conversations, spotting opportunities and turning prospects into customers, a Business Development Executive job gives you the chance to build your commercial track record and make a visible impact on growth.
We recruit BDE roles across Northern Ireland and Ireland, looking at the product, market, targets and progression behind each opportunity to help you find the right place to develop.
Business Development Manager Jobs
Ready to take greater ownership of growth? Business Development Manager jobs can put you at the centre of developing new markets, winning customers and building commercial relationships from the ground up.
We’ll get to know what you’ve sold, the results you’ve achieved and the kind of challenge you want next, whether that is a bigger territory, more complex sale or greater commercial responsibility.
Sales Development Representative Jobs
An SDR job can be the starting point for a seriously exciting sales career. You’ll build experience in prospecting, qualifying opportunities, creating pipeline and understanding what makes customers engage.
We recruit Sales Development Representative roles across growing commercial and technology teams, including businesses selling software and SaaS into UK and international markets.
Regional Sales Manager Jobs
Ready to take responsibility for a bigger market? Regional Sales Manager jobs combine commercial ownership with customer development, performance and, in many roles, leadership of a wider sales team.
We’ll help you understand the territory, customer base, targets and growth opportunity behind the role, so your next move gives you the scope and responsibility you’re looking for.
SaaS Account Executive Jobs
Selling SaaS means understanding a complex product well enough to make its commercial value clear. SaaS Account Executive jobs often involve longer sales cycles, enterprise customers and multiple technical and commercial decision-makers.
We work closely with the technology market across software, SaaS, AI, cloud and cyber security, helping you find opportunities that match the products, customers and sales environments you know best.
Customer Success Jobs
Great Customer Success is about making sure the relationship delivers long after the sale. Customer Success jobs suit people who can understand customer needs, build trusted relationships and help clients get lasting value from a product or service.
We’ll help you find opportunities where your communication, commercial awareness and customer experience can make an impact, while giving you the progression you want from your next move.
Account Manager Jobs
If your strength is building relationships that last, an Account Manager job gives you the opportunity to become a trusted partner to customers while finding new ways to grow those relationships.
We’ll get to know the accounts you’ve managed, how you’ve protected and grown revenue and the customers you enjoy working with, then find opportunities where those strengths are valued.
Sales Manager Jobs
Moving into a Sales Manager job is about more than taking responsibility for a bigger number. Great managers build teams, coach different personalities and create an environment where good salespeople can perform.
Whether you’re stepping into leadership or looking for a bigger challenge, we’ll explore the team, targets and expectations behind the opportunity to find a role where you can make an impact.
What Does Your Next Move Look Like?
The right business development role is about more than a new title or a bigger target. The product, market, earning potential, autonomy and support around you all affect where you can perform and what the opportunity can do for your career. We’ll help you understand what sits behind the job description before you make your move.
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Already in industry and ready for the next step?
Get In TouchIf you’ve built your experience as a BDE or BDR and you’re ready for more ownership, a BDM role can bring a bigger target, greater autonomy and increased earning potential.
We’ll help you understand which opportunities offer a genuine step forward, from the pipeline you’ll own and customers you’ll work with to how success is measured and where the role could take you next.
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Considering a Sector Change?
Explore EventsStrong business development skills can transfer between sectors, but the right move depends on more than your ability to sell.
We can help you understand where your experience could translate, whether that means moving between technology, professional services, FMCG or another commercial market, and how to position the results and experience you already have.
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Looking for More?
View Latest BD JobsSometimes the next move isn’t about changing your job title. You might want a stronger product, greater earning potential, a new market, more autonomy or a business with bigger ambitions.
We’ll give you a clear view of the opportunity behind the advert, including the targets, sales environment, progression and expectations, so you can decide whether it genuinely offers something better.
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Ready to Lead?
Explore Sales Leadership JobsIf you’ve built a strong individual track record and want to move towards leadership, your next opportunity needs to give you room to do more than sell.
From mentoring and team responsibility to Sales Manager, Head of Sales and wider commercial leadership roles, we can help you explore where your experience could take you next.
The People Behind Your Sales Hires
Name: Ryan Calvert
Job Title: Head of HR, Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 10+
Ryan is a highly experienced recruitment professional with over 10 years of specialist expertise across the Island of Ireland. He oversees the strategic direction and growth of the HR, Sales, and Marketing divisions, partnering with hundreds of organisations as a trusted advisor to evaluate and deliver effective talent solutions.
Name: Charlie Plant
Job Title: Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Sales
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 5+
Charlie Plant joined MCS Group in November 2025 as a Specialist Recruitment Consultant, focusing on the sales market. He works closely with sales professionals seeking new opportunities, as well as with business leaders and hiring managers looking to strengthen their teams. His role centres on understanding both sides of the hiring process and making well-matched introductions that support long-term success.
Name: Molly Rea
Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant - Sales and Marketing
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 4+
Molly is a Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group who helps her clients and candidates find their ideal match in the Sales and Marketing sector. With her background in Communication Management and Public Relations, she has the skills and knowledge to understand the needs and preferences of both parties. She always provides tailored and effective solutions.
Ryan Calvert
Head of HR, Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Charlie Plant
Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Sales
Molly Rea
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Sales and Marketing
Sectors we work in
Working with the talented & ambitious
Business Development Recruitment FAQs
Key Questions, Answered
What business development roles does MCS Group recruit for?
We recruit across the full BD spectrum from Business Development Executive and BDR through to Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager and BD Director. We work across technology, FMCG, food manufacturing, media, professional services and financial services in Northern Ireland.
How does MCS assess business development candidates?
Beyond the CV, we look at what candidates have actually delivered against target, how they have built pipeline in previous roles, what sectors and sale types they have experience in and whether their BD approach matches what the hiring organisation needs. Some of our consultants have BD backgrounds themselves, which means these conversations go deeper than a standard recruitment assessment.
How do I hire a good Business Development Manager?
Start by defining what new business actually means for your organisation. Consider the market they will sell into, customer type, average deal value, sales cycle, territory and how much pipeline they will be expected to generate themselves. A strong BDM in one environment will not automatically perform in another, so relevant sales experience and the context behind previous results matter.
What is the difference between a BDE, BDR and BDM?
The responsibilities vary between businesses, but BDE and BDR roles generally focus on prospecting, qualifying leads and generating pipeline. A Business Development Manager will typically take greater ownership of the sales cycle, including developing opportunities, managing senior relationships, negotiating and closing new business.
Can MCS Group help me benchmark a Business Development role before recruiting?
Yes. We can help you understand current candidate availability, salary expectations and how your role compares with other opportunities in the market. We can also look at the responsibilities and experience you are asking for to make sure the brief is realistic before you begin recruiting.
Where Could the Next Conversation Take You?
Whether you’re hiring sales talent or looking for your next sales job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, our specialist sales recruitment team is ready to start the conversation.