Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its customer base in the pump and valve industry. This role offers a hybrid working model with responsibilities including technical sales, customer relationship management, and sales generation. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, experience in reliability services, and excellent communication skills. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000, a commission-based bonus of up to 20%, and benefits like private healthcare and a great pension plan.

Benefits

Company car

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Great pension – you contribute 1%, Company contributes 8%!

Qualifications

• Strong qualifications and/or experience in the pump/rotating equipment reliability service sector.
• Expertise in predicting and managing engineering system failures.
• Proven sales and commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to clients using reliability engineering expertise.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Generation

Reliability Engineering Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Engineering qualification in pump/rotating equipment

Job description

Business Development Manager

• Reliability Solutions & Engineering
• Technical Sales, solution selling.
• £50,000 Basic + 20% Bonus Structure + Company car / car allowance included
• Midlands Focused – occasionally further travel.
• Mechanical / Industrial Engineering – Pumps, Seals, Valves, Motors, Drives, Condition Monitoring
• Global Company with great progression opportunities!
• Benefits include private healthcare, 25 days holiday & a great pension – you contribute 1%, Company contributes 8%!

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.
• Great pension – you contribute 1%, Company contributes 8%!
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Internal incentives and retail discounts.
• Hybrid opportunity after probation.