Sales Executive – Business Development
Ireland - Galway
Permanent
Industry: Sales & Account Management
Contact Name: Gosia Dziczek
Contact Email: hrservice@icegroup.ie
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Department: Business Development
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Galway (Office-based)
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven, commercially minded Business Development Executive who thrives on winning new business through proactive outreach, relationship building, and persistence.
This is a hands-on sales role—ideal for someone who enjoys picking up the phone, opening doors, and turning conversations into real commercial opportunities.
You’ll play a key role in growing ICE Group’s People Centred Services targeting decision-makers across public and private sector organisations.
What You’ll Be Doing
�� New Business Generation (Core Focus)
- Identify and target new clients through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and referrals
- Build and execute a daily outbound sales plan with clear activity targets
- Engage directly with decision-makers to uncover needs and position ICE Group solutions
�� Sales Pipeline & Opportunity Management
- Qualify leads effectively (needs, budget, decision-makers, timelines)
- Build and manage a strong, accurate pipeline in CRM
- Take ownership of early-stage sales cycles—from first contact through to handover
�� Relationship Building
- Develop trusted relationships with prospects through consistent follow-up and value-led conversations
- Build a personal network within target industries
- Represent ICE Group professionally at events and networking opportunities
�� Collaboration & Market Insights
- Partner with Marketing to maximise campaign leads and messaging
- Provide feedback on market trends, objections, and competitor activity
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth transition of won business
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or outbound calling roles
- Comfortable making high volumes of calls and proactive outreach daily
- Strong communication, persuasion, and objection-handling skills
- Highly target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated
- Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and activity
Highly Desirable
- Experience in B2B sales (services, recruitment, payroll, HR solutions)
- Track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong networking ability and relationship-building skill
Why Join ICE Group
- Clear sales role with defined targets and real earning impact
- 4-day working week (post-probation)
- Pension scheme + incremental leave
- Collaborative, supportive environment with Marketing & Delivery teams
- Real opportunity to build a long-term sales career
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About Us
At ICE Jobs, we have 50 years of experience in helping people to find the career that suits them best. With both permanent, temporary and contract jobs in Manufacturing, IT & Technology, Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Office Support, Engineering, Construction, Driving & Logistics, and Languages sectors – we are the go-to company to help you ascend your career ladder.
Beginning with a small team in Galway in the West of Ireland in 1972, ICE Jobs are now in a number of locations including Sligo, Limerick, Dublin in Ireland, and well as across the globe in Sydney, Australia.
The company motto is ‘We Change Lives’ - and that’s exactly what we aim to do - for both employees and employers. If you’re at the beginning of your career looking for direction on your path, or an established multinational looking for talented people, ICE Jobs are here to get you started.
With expert recruiters and a direct connection to in-house training partners, ICE Jobs has the answers to all your career questions.
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