Business Development Manager (Asset Management | Field Based)

Ashton Recruitment require a Short-Term Hire Business Development Manager for our client based in Lisburn.

Position: Short Term Hire Business Development Manager

Location: Lisburn/Dublin (field based)

Duration: Permanent

Pay Rate: £36,000-£40,000 + Commission + Company Car

A leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland is seeking a self-motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join the Short-Term Hire team based in Lisburn. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to drive growth and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties will include:

• Proactively identify and develop new customer relationships across Northern Ireland to maximise utilisation of the short-term hire fleet.
• Collaborate closely with the Short-Term Hire Manager and wider team to consistently meet customer requirements and uphold high service standards.
• Work towards achieving volume targets for the Short-Term Hire division.
• Effectively manage a route plan to ensure comprehensive coverage of the customer base.
• Uncover new business opportunities through ongoing research of industry trends, events, publications, and announcements.
• Develop tailored strategies by assessing risks and anticipating customer needs, ensuring a competitive and customer-focused approach.
• Secure new short-term hire contracts by aligning customer requirements with service offerings, negotiating terms, and integrating agreements into operational processes.
• Leverage insights from local and national market trends to inform business strategy and enhance customer value.
• Maintain and grow the existing client portfolio through regular engagement and support.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of the right mix and quality of products and services.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience with sales, business development or account management.
• Proven record in a problem-solving role
• Customer service focussed with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Capital equipment experience required ideally in the material handling industry.
• Full, clean driving licence with a willingness to travel within Ireland.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Results Driven
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Competitive base salary including a generous commission scheme
• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profit share bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts

Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency.