GB supply chain risk management company Achilles, whose clients include major facilities and real estate operator CBRE, is establishing a new sales and technology hub at Glandore Business Centre in Belfast, creating 26 new jobs with an average salary of £37,375.

Invest Northern Ireland reported that the hub will bring together expertise across sales, marketing, audit, and AI technology to support the continued development of Achilles' products and services for customers around the world.

Founded in 1992, Achilles helps major financial, industrial, commercial and governmental organisations to manage supply chain risk, comply with ESG regulations and meet sustainability goals, operating across 22 global locations with clients including CBRE, Orsted and Ineos.

Roles on offer include sales agents, marketing executives, data scientists and graduate technology positions, with the company planning to have all roles filled by 2027.

Katie Ferrier, regional director of UK, Ireland and Middle East at Achilles, said the company is investing in Belfast as an important part of strengthening its capability in technology, data and client delivery, describing Northern Ireland as offering an exceptional environment for technology-led businesses.

Ferrier said: "Through our engagement with Invest NI, we were able to see first-hand the strength of the local talent pool, the collaborative tech community and the supportive business ecosystem. Belfast is a natural location for us to build and grow a high-performing team, and we are excited about the role the office will play in Achilles' future."

Read the full announcement on Achilles' Belfast hub and its implications for supply chain risk management.