Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Development Executive - Ireland

at Eurofins

🏢 About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing services, dedicated to promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments. Working here means joining a science-driven company with a mission to protect public health and the planet, while enjoying a remote-first culture and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

About This Role

As a Business Development Executive for Ireland, you will drive growth for Eurofins' Product Safety Services (PSS) across the UK and Ireland. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape the company's expansion in these regions, building key accounts and designing custom solutions that help clients meet safety and sustainability standards.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with reviewing CRM updates and prioritizing leads in Ireland. You'll then have virtual meetings with global colleagues to align on multi-regional proposals, followed by a client visit to understand their testing needs and pitch tailored PSS solutions. Afternoons often involve drafting service agreements or preparing presentations for upcoming trade shows or conferences.

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🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Experienced in B2B business development or sales within a service-oriented industry (e.g., testing, consulting, or professional services).
  • Skilled at analyzing client needs and crafting tailored service solutions, with a track record of winning new business.
  • Proficient in CRM management and delivering compelling presentations to C-level stakeholders.
  • Comfortable with significant travel across the UK and Ireland (up to 50%) and managing multi-regional projects with global teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Highlight specific examples of revenue growth or new client acquisition in your previous roles, especially in service-based companies.

2

Quantify your achievements in CRM management (e.g., pipeline growth, conversion rates) and mention any experience with Eurofins' industry (e.g., life sciences, food, environment).

3

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to PSS (Product Safety Services) and explain how you can drive growth in Ireland.

4

Tailor your CV to emphasize solution-selling and cross-regional collaboration, using keywords from the job description like 'tailored service solutions' and 'multi-regional projects'.

5

Prepare a brief portfolio or case study of a past business development win that involved complex stakeholder management and customized service design.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Demonstrate your understanding of Eurofins' mission and how your role in Ireland contributes to safer, healthier environments.", 'Showcase your ability to analyze client needs and design tailored solutions, referencing a specific example from your experience.', 'Emphasize your willingness to travel extensively and your experience working with global teams.', 'Mention your familiarity with the UK and Irish business landscape, including any relevant industry contacts or market knowledge.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Eurofins' Product Safety Services (PSS) offerings, including their testing capabilities and industries served (e.g., cosmetics, chemicals, food contact).
  • → Review recent news or press releases about Eurofins' expansion in the UK and Ireland to understand current market priorities.
  • → Familiarize yourself with Eurofins' core values (e.g., quality, sustainability, innovation) and how they differentiate the company from competitors.
  • → Look up the company's remote work culture and any employee testimonials on platforms like Glassdoor to understand expectations.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you identified a new business opportunity and how you pursued it to win the account.
2 How do you approach designing a tailored service solution for a client with unique needs? Walk us through your process.
3 Tell us about a multi-regional project you collaborated on with colleagues in different countries. What challenges did you face?
4 How do you manage your CRM pipeline and prioritize leads across multiple territories?
5 This role requires significant travel. How do you maintain productivity and client relationships while on the road?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Eurofins, PSS, or the Ireland focus.
  • Downplaying the travel requirement—be upfront about your willingness to travel frequently across the UK and Ireland.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of business development wins or solution design; vague claims weaken your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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