Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager in the East Midlands to drive sales for reliability solutions. This role offers a hybrid working model and focuses on technical sales and customer relationship management. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and proven commercial experience, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. The package includes a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a company car.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Commission based bonus up to 20%

Company Car

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Internal incentives and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven sales and commercial experience in the pump/rotating equipment reliability service sector.
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Valid UK driving licence with a good record.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to clients across various sectors.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Prepare and follow up on technical quotations.
• Promote company's products and service partners.
• Propose preventative maintenance solutions.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and submit performance reports.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Organisation Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability Engineering Knowledge

Education

Strong qualifications in engineering

Job description

Business Development Manager at Mercury Hampton Ltd

Business Development Manager

• Reliability Solutions & Engineering
• Technical Sales, solution selling.
• £50,000 Basic + 20% Bonus Structure + Company car/car allwoance included
• Midlands Focused – occasionally further travel.
• Global Company with great progression opportunities!

We are partnering with a leading global manufacturer in the pump, valve, and reliability services industry to recruit a dynamic BDM – Reliability Solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong sales professional to join a renowned organisation and drive business growth across the UK.

About the role:

As a BDM – Reliability Solutions, you will be a key player in expanding the company’s customer base and supporting the adoption of advanced technical solutions. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining office-based tasks with field sales and on-site technical support.

Responsibilities

• Technical Sales: Use your reliability engineering expertise to provide technical guidance and support to clients across sectors such as Energy, Petrochemical, Industrial, and Water.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels, ensuring their technical needs are met.
• Sales Generation: Identify and develop new sales opportunities for advanced pumps, valves, and services, as well as generate enquiries from existing and new clients.
• Quotation Preparation: Prepare and follow up on technical quotations for service activities and new product offerings.
• Promotion of Solutions: Actively promote the company’s products and service partners, highlighting technical capabilities and benefits.
• Preventative Maintenance: Propose preventative maintenance solutions and assess equipment criticality.
• Targets and Reporting: Achieve monthly sales targets and submit detailed performance reports.

Key requirements:

• Engineering Background: Strong qualifications and/or experience in the pump/rotating equipment reliability service sector. Vibration analysis training is advantageous.
• Reliability Engineering Knowledge: Expertise in predicting, preventing, and managing engineering system failures. Familiarity with machinery fundamentals (pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, etc.) is essential.
• Commercial Experience: Proven sales and commercial experience.
• Organisational Skills: Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Driving Licence: Valid UK driving licence with a good record.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Work Authorisation: Right to live and work in the UK.

Package on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 Basic.
• Commission based bonus up to 20%.
• Company Car
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Internal incentives and retail discounts.