Business Development Manager (Ireland)
Your Benefits
Your Benefits
Company Car
Company Pension Scheme
Electric Charging Station
End-of-year Bonus
Events
Free Parking
Rhenus Logistics Ltd.
Locations
Eilish Murray
Sales & Key Account Management
Road Freight
Job Description
What you can expect
The main duties of this role are listed below:
- To carry out the commercial prospecting of the Road Freight and Transport Related Warehousing products for the Irish Region.
- To work collaboratively with both the European Sales teams and local Ireland management teams.
- Identification and negotiation of new business opportunities, both through development of existing relationships and attracting new clients.
- Analyze the market to identify new and potential business opportunities, offering targeted solutions.
- Work closely with both the European and Ireland Road Freight Division to seize any cross selling opportunities.
- To ensure that the engagement and communication with customer / clients is high to ensure continued engagement and loyalty, whilst ensuring continued business growth and profitability.
- To ensure all key stakeholders are aware of customer performance and risks.
- Provide regular review and analysis of commercial sales activities and associated targets.
- To work collaboratively with other departments to ensure awareness and alignment.
- To execute the agreed business plan to drive revenue, gross margin and profitability.
- The ability to support with the implementation of new customers in line with business standards, processes with appropriate monitoring and review.
What you bring
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Experience of working in a large multi-site international logistics organization.
- Proven track record working in sales, with an ability to work with a strategic approach to long term objectives.
- Proven ability to identify growth opportunities with existing customers.
- Proven ability to identify new opportunities and successfully convert these into long term profitable business.
- Must operate with a results driven approach.
- Must hold strong commercial skills and business acumen.
- Must be able to work independently and in collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Must demonstrate industry knowledge and experience.
- Must have previous Key account management / business development experience.
- Must hold a successful track record in connection with achieving and exceeding targets and objectives.
- Education to degree level or equivalent or hold appropriate industry experience.
Business Unit
Road Freight

Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.
Recruitment Process
Online application
Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.
Application screening
Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.
Selection Process
Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.
Onboarding
With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.