Business Development Manager

BusinessDevelopment Manager Ireland& UK | Remote / Field-Based Are you an experienced commercial ortechnical professional with an impressive track record gained exclusively in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharma, or lifesciences or science-based industry? Do you thrive at the interfaceof complex technical solutions and long-term customer relationships? If you arelooking for an entrepreneurial role with real autonomy and regional scope, wewould like to hear from you.

On behalf of an American multinationalspecialised in the design, supply and distribution of components and customsolutions for medical devices, we are recruiting a Business DevelopmentManager for the Ireland & UK territory. The Role Reporting to the General Manager EU andworking closely with the VP of Sales (USA), you will lead commercialdevelopment and customer partnerships across the UK and Ireland.

This is ahigh-visibility, relationship-driven role that combines strategic accountmanagement with genuine new business development, counting on a catalogue ofthousands of stock components and several product categories. Key Responsibilities - Design and execute the annual territory sales plan,setting ambitious yet realistic targets in alignment with the wider Europeanstrategy.

• Develop and deepen relationships with existing OEMcustomers while identifying and converting new accounts within the medicaldevice and adjacent regulated sectors.
• Act as a trusted advisor: understand customerprogrammes in depth and propose tailored, technically credible solutions.
• Monitor commercial performance — order volumes,margins and pipeline — and ensure timely, accurate reporting to headquarters.
• Serve as the bridge between the customer and internalteams (Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Customer Service),ensuring seamless delivery on complex projects.
• Represent the company at industry events, acrossEurope - and occasionally the US. Who We Are LookingFor We are seeking professionals with solidcommercial instincts and genuine technical curiosity. The ideal profiletypically comes from one of the following backgrounds — though we are open toexceptional candidates who do not fit neatly into any single box: - Sales Specialist or Sales Manager with 6–10+ years ofexperience selling technical solutions or components to OEM customers exclusivelyin a regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, in vitro diagnostics,or similar).
• R&D Engineer or Product Manager active in themedical devices industry, willing to transition into a commercial role,bringing deep technical knowledge and the ability to engage credibly withengineering teams and procurement at customer sites.
• Manufacturing or Operations professional with customer-facingexperience, comfortable discussing regulatory requirements, supply chainconstraints, and quality standards with sophisticated buyers. Essential Skills & Attributes - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: youare equally at ease presenting to a C-suite as you are discussing toleranceswith an R&D team.
• Multilingual advantage: fluent English (C1+) isessential; proficiency in a secondEuropean language (French, German, Italian,Spanish, or similar) is a genuine differentiator and strongly valued.
• Experience operating within multinational,cross-functional environments — you understand how to navigate matrixorganisations and build alignment across geographies.
• Deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevantto medical devices (e.G., EU MDR. and/or FDA QSR) is a significant plus.
• Self-starter and commercially driven, you manage yourown territory with discipline and report with clarity.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40–45% of the timeacross Ireland, UK, Europe and occasionally the US. What We Offer - Permanent contract with a base salary of€75,000–€80,000 gross per annum (higher packages considered for senior profileswith outstanding fit).
• Annualperformance bonus of 10%.
• Full reimbursement of business expenses including car,fuel and travel costs.
• A genuinely entrepreneurial scope: you will own yourterritory and shape its growth strategy.
• The credibility and support of an establishedinternational group, with short decision-making lines and a team that valuesexpertise.
• Seniority level and title are flexible and willreflect your profile and experience. Location: Irelandor UK (remote/field-based), with regular travel across the UK, Europe and theUS. We welcomeapplications from candidates of all genders (L. 903/77). If your backgrounddoes not match every point