Business Development Executive

Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for business development and closing deals? Do you have a hunter mentality, thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, and want to own your success in a lucrative industry?

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to run our permanent recruitment desk with exceptional sales and business development skills to drive growth in our STEM recruitment business. This role is for someone who loves the thrill of winning new clients, negotiating deals, and delivering top-tier talent to the market. If you're a strong closer, skilled networker, and strategic seller, we want you on our team.

Why Join Us?

Uncapped Earning Potential – Competitive base salary + industry-leading commission structure
Autonomy & Ownership – Take charge of your client portfolio and drive business success
High-Growth Industry – Work with cutting-edge companies in MedTech, pharma, manufacturing within the STEM disciplines.

Be a Market Leader – Leverage our strong brand, PSLs, and established reputation to maximise your impact

Your Role: Drive Sales & Grow the Business

• Business Development First: Identify, engage, and win new clients within the STEM sector in MedTech, pharma, manufacturing.
• Sales-Driven Approach: Pitch our recruitment solutions, negotiate fees, and close high-value deals
• Strategic Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to drive repeat business
• Executive-Level Recruiting: Source, sell, and place top-tier STEM professionals in leadership roles
• Market Expert: Become the go-to advisor for hiring managers and candidates in the STEM industry
• Target & KPI Driven: Consistently hit and exceed sales and placement targets

What We’re Looking For:

Proven Sales & Business Development Track Record – Experience winning clients and closing deals
Recruitment or B2B Sales Experience – Ideally within STEM recruitment, but strong sales professionals will be considered

Hunter Mentality – You thrive on cold outreach, networking, and securing new business
Relationship Builder – Strong ability to negotiate, influence, and sell solutions at a senior level
Resilient & Results-Driven – You love a challenge and are motivated by targets, commissions, and career growth
Tech-Savvy Recruiter – Skilled in LinkedIn, ATS platforms, and digital sourcing strategies
Industry Network – An existing client and candidate network in STEM recruitment is a major advantage

Key Requirements:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment or B2B sales (STEM sector preferred)
Proven success in business development, sales, or high-performance recruitment
Ability to source, sell, and close deals at a senior level
Valid working visa to work in Ireland (essential)

Our Vision:

To be the leading STEM recruitment partner in Ireland and the Employer of Choice for top-performing recruiters.

Ready to take your sales and business development career to the next level? Apply now and let’s talk about how you can be a key driver of our success!

Enough about us, let’s hear about you. We’d love to talk! 
 
If you’d like to know more please contact Michelle Kilcar on michelle@hero.ie or call us on +35391730022 +353 868347871 to speak in confidence. 

Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval  

Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA on the basis of standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given.  You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position.  Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review you data.  We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.