Marketing strategy and business development jobs

Leverage our 20-plus years’ experience and we’ll match you with your ideal strategy and business development roles.

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Marketing strategy and business development jobs

Leverage our 20-plus years’ experience and we’ll match you with your ideal strategy and business development roles.

Search for a Job

Our recruitment experience in marketing strategy and business development jobs 

Fostering relationships and identifying opportunities is not only a core part of any strategy and business development role, but of our own ethos, too.  

We have a history of matching marketers with quality employers who operate across Ireland and the UK – over 20 years, in fact. By leveraging our sophisticated network of well over 800 organisations – and deep expertise of various markets – we can provide you with a wealth of strategy and business development opportunities. Moreover, these job openings include desirable, senior positions.  

As your lifelong partner, we’ll do more than just find you the right opportunity – we’ll provide you with the specific interview support and skills that give you the confidence you need to succeed as a strategist or business developer. 

Browse the latest business and strategy job opportunities, or find out more about the other marketing roles we can bring you.

 

Marketing strategy and business development employers we work with   

Our linked employers occupy almost all sectors and sizes across the country, each with their own unique opportunities for proactive marketing and business strategists. 

Whether you’re looking to join a dynamic start-up, a scale-up, an established enterprise, or a public services organisation, we can make your strategy and business development career ambitions a reality. 

It’s quick and easy to browse the wide selection of marketing employers that we work with, so be sure to get in touch with one of our specialist consultants today. 

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STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JOBS FAQs

Salaries typically vary based on factors such as region, expertise and job profile. For example, for certain strategic roles like head of insights or head of research, salaries range from €85,000-€110,000.

Qualifications are not always essential for strategy and business development roles. However, having a relevant degree – such as in business, economics or finance – could be highly beneficial.  

Regarding skills, employers will typically look out for proactive candidates with strong interpersonal and communication competencies, an aptitude at decision making and negotiation, the ability to analyse reports, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. 

Discover the soft skills marketing employers are after in our revealing Salary Guide. 

As a strategist or business developer, you’ll likely have to balance a range of responsibilities and competencies.  

Being able to take a holistic view and see the bigger picture will be an important part of your day-to-day, setting the aims and objectives that can help your organisation continue to develop and evolve. This will include researching potential business opportunities and carrying out appropriate planning. 

You will also need to liaise with various members of the business – such as finance or marketing – as well as other external stakeholders.