Business Development Executive, Galway

Business Development Executive CREGG are recruiting a driven and motivated Business Development Executive to join our client, a market leader in their sector. This is a full‑time, permanent position. The Business Development Executive is a revenue‑driving, new‑business hunter responsible for identifying, pursuing, and closing opportunities across the company’s portfolio. This role owns the end‑to‑end sales cycle, with a primary focus on outbound prospecting, managing existing accounts and consistently exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Aggressively hunt for new business through cold outreach, targeted account prospecting, referrals, events, and market research

Own a personal sales quota and take full accountability for new revenue generation

Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities with a clear focus on net‑new clients

Lead the full sales cycle from first contact through negotiation and close

Close sizable, high‑margin B2B corporate training contracts

Penetrate target accounts and establish relationships with C‑suite and senior decision‑makers

Execute structured territory and account plans to maximise pipeline and win rates

Upsell and cross‑sell into existing accounts while prioritising new logo growth

Accurately forecast revenue and maintain disciplined CRM hygiene

Partner with delivery and marketing teams to support deal execution and optimise sales effectiveness

Represent the company at events and conferences to generate qualified leads and accelerate deal flow

Qualifications and Skills

3+ years of B2B sales experience with proven success in new business acquisition

Clear track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets

Demonstrated strength in outbound prospecting, cold calling, and opening new accounts

Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to uncover needs and position solutions

Proven closing ability in complex, high‑value sales cycles

Experience selling to C‑suite, PMOs, or Learning&Development leaders preferred

Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment

Strong CRM discipline and pipeline management skills

Self‑starter mentality with urgency, resilience, and competitive drive

Highly motivated, persistent, and hungry to win deals and grow revenue

For more information, please contact Gary () with your CV.

Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.

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