Senior Business Development Manager (ROI)

We're building a high-performing sales function across Ireland. This role is ideal for someone who wants autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to help organisations transform fleet safety, operational performance and risk management through our Fleet Risk Intelligence Platform.

David Crangle, Head of Fleet Sales & Account Management

About Simplicity Group

Simplicity Group delivers advanced fleet risk management, video telematics and intelligent vehicle technology solutions across the UK & Ireland.

Our Mantis Fleet Risk Intelligence Platform enables organisations to make better operational decisions through connected vehicle technology, AI-powered video intelligence and real-time fleet visibility.

We already work with organisations operating in transport and logistics, waste management, construction, infrastructure, utilities, passenger transport and public sector fleets. industries where safety, compliance, operational resilience and risk management are business critical.

The Mantis Fleet Risk Intelligence Platform helps organisations to:

• Reduce collisions and false insurance claims
• Protect drivers, vehicles and vulnerable road users
• Improve fleet safety and operational accountability
• Reduce insurance exposure and operating costs
• Strengthen compliance and governance
• Gain complete visibility across their fleet operations
• Deliver meaningful operational intelligence that supports better business decisions

We are a vehicle-first organisation. Our technology operates in live operational environments where reliability, professionalism and customer confidence are essential from the very first engagement.

Department: Fleet

Project Location(s): Republic of Ireland

About the role

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across the Republic of Ireland by introducing organisations to Simplicity Group's Mantis Fleet Risk Intelligence Platform.

This is a consultative field sales role focused on developing strategic relationships with fleet operators and commercial organisations that recognise the importance of reducing operational risk, protecting drivers, improving compliance and using intelligent fleet data to improve business performance.

Working across the Republic of Ireland, you will own your territory, generate new business opportunities, manage the complete sales cycle and develop long-term customer relationships with decision makers across multiple sectors.

This is an opportunity to become one of Ireland's leading Fleet Risk Technology specialists while helping shape the continued growth of Simplicity Group throughout the Irish market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a structured territory business plan across the Republic of Ireland.
• Identify, prospect and secure new fleet customers through proactive business development.
• Manage the complete sales process from initial engagement through to commercial negotiation and contract close.
• Build relationships with Fleet Managers, Transport Managers, Operations Directors, Health & Safety Managers, Procurement Teams, Business Owners and senior decision-makers.
• Conduct consultative demonstrations of the Mantis Fleet Risk Intelligence Platform.
• Understand customer operational challenges including:
  • Fleet risk management
  • Driver safety
  • Insurance costs
  • Operational efficiency
  • Compliance
  • Incident management
  • Vehicle security
  • Duty of Care
• Develop tailored commercial proposals that deliver measurable operational and financial value.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline within Salesforce CRM.
• Represent Simplicity Group at industry exhibitions, networking events and customer demonstrations throughout Ireland.
• Work closely with internal technical, implementation and customer success teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Target Sectors

You will develop new business opportunities across:

• Transport & Logistics
• Construction & Infrastructure
• Utilities
• Commercial Vehicle Operators
• Fleet Hire & Leasing

These are professional, relationship-driven industries where credibility, preparation and commercial understanding are essential.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is demonstrated by:

• Consistently exceeding new business sales targets.
• Building a sustainable pipeline of qualified fleet opportunities.
• Winning strategic fleet accounts across the Republic of Ireland.
• Developing long-term customer relationships.
• Becoming recognised as a trusted adviser in fleet risk management and operational technology.
• Making a significant contribution to Simplicity Group's continued growth.

Who the Role Suits

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in Business Development or Field Sales.
• Has experience selling fleet technology, telematics, vehicle technology, SaaS, transport solutions or operational technology.
• Is confident engaging senior operational and commercial decision-makers.
• Can manage a nationwide territory independently.
• Is commercially driven and motivated by achieving ambitious sales targets.
• Takes ownership of their territory and consistently delivers results.

Experience selling into transport, logistics, construction, utilities, waste management or passenger transport sectors would be highly advantageous.

Knowledge of fleet technology, telematics, AI video, compliance, operational risk, insurance or fleet safety solutions would also be beneficial.

What this Role is not

Not an office-based sales role.

• Not a transactional product-selling environment.

What we Offer

• €50,000 Basic Salary
• Uncapped Commission
• Realistic On-Target Earnings of €90,000+
• Pension Scheme
• Structured onboarding and product training

About Simplicity Group

At Simplicity Group, our mission is simple:

Fleet Management for Safety

We help organisations reduce risk, improve operational performance and protect their people through intelligent fleet technology.

Our culture is built on:

• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Commercial integrity
• Customer-first thinking
• High standards of execution

We invest in ambitious professionals who want to build meaningful careers while helping customers operate safer, smarter and more resilient fleets.

Application Requirements

• Proven experience in Business Development, Field Sales or Account Management.
• Experience selling fleet technology, telematics, SaaS or related B2B solutions preferred.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Republic of Ireland.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a sales territory independently.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems is advantageous.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Simplicity Group Ltd is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all applicants based solely on merit, experience and suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be subject to identity, reference and background verification as part of our recruitment process. Personal information is processed in accordance with GDPR and Simplicity Group's recruitment privacy standards.