The Role

Ecocem is shaping the future of low-carbon cement with ambitions to deliver a 50% cut in CO2 emissions from cement by 2030. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join Ecocem Ireland and play a pivotal role in creating market demand for low-carbon cement and concrete solutions.

This role is focused on influencing the wider construction ecosystem, including Government, semi-state bodies, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and industry organisation, to ensure low-carbon materials are specified early in project design. As Ecocem sells through concrete producers, success in this role is defined by creating pull-through demand that flows back to our customers, strengthening their competitiveness while accelerating the transition to low-carbon construction in Ireland.

This is a strategic, externally facing role that complements sales activity by shaping policy, standards, and specifications that drive long-term, predictable demand. The position is based in Ireland and reports to the Commercial Director.

Role Responsibilities

Market Influence & Specification Growth

Increase specification of Ecocem low-carbon solutions across major Irish projects.

Deliver CPDs and technical sessions to architects, engineers, designers and consultants — always positioning our concrete producers as the delivery route.

Build strong relationships with Government, semi-state bodies and industry organisations to embed low-carbon materials into standards, procurement rules and policy.

Strengthen Ecocem’s voice in key industry and trade groups.

Strategic Business Development (Through Customers)

Identify opportunities with developers, FDI clients, major contractors and project influencers.

Build and track a pipeline of projects where Ecocem solutions can be specified.

Support customers by showing how Ecocem products help them compete in low-carbon tenders.

Create partnerships for trials, pilots and demonstration projects involving both Ecocem and our customers.

Policy, Funding & Market Frameworks

Monitor legislation, standards and policy changes; summarise risks and opportunities for the business.

Identify and secure funding for research, innovation and demonstration projects.

Work closely with Group Sustainability & Public Affairs to align Ireland with Ecocem’s wider decarbonisation and market-transformation strategy.

Support for New Technologies

Bring market and customer insight into the development of future technologies.

Support rollout of ACT and other innovations through partnerships, demos and stakeholder engagement.

Help position Ecocem as a long-term solutions partner, not just a materials supplier.

External Representation

Represent Ecocem at conferences, industry events, and policy forums as a credible voice on low-carbon construction.

Deliver a consistent message: Ecocem enables its customers to deliver the lowest-carbon concrete in the market.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience in senior business development, market development, or strategic roles, ideally within construction, infrastructure, materials, energy, or other regulated and technical industries.
Strong understanding of how demand is created through policy, standards, and specifications rather than solely through traditional sales activity.
Demonstrated ability to influence architects, engineers, specifiers, regulations, and industry bodies to drive adoption of new solutions.
Experience working with public authorities, policymakers, or industry associations, with the ability to translate regulatory change into commercial opportunity.
Solid technical understanding of construction materials and sustainability topics, such as embodied carbon, lifecycle assessment, and low-carbon materials.
Comfortable working independently while maintaining close alignment with Sales, Technical Managers, and Group functions including Public Affairs and Sustainability.

Personal Attributes

Strategic mindset with patience for long sales and influence cycles, combined with a clear focus on long-term commercial impact.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, including confidence representing the company externally at senior level.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Credibility with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Motivated by sustainability, innovation, and the transformation of the construction sector.

What we offer

Culture built on our company values of Cohesion, Innovation, Tenacity and Empowerment
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension
Generous holiday allowance
Life Assurance
Friendly & welcoming multicultural team environment
Learning & Development opportunities
A career with a global company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Business Development Manager

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