Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy seeks a Business Development Manager to spearhead market entry strategies in aerospace and related sectors. This senior role in Newcastle upon Tyne offers a significant bonus scheme and career progression to a Director level. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales within critical European markets, especially aerospace, and exceptional strategic thinking skills. Engage with the board while operating across various industries, including Gas Turbines, Medical, and Space.

Benefits

Excellent Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Executive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets preferred.
• Knowledge of metals and components advantageous.
• Experience in strategic new market entry business development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the board to drive the company's New Market Entry strategy.
• Manage sales processes in critical aerospace markets.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Outstanding proven track record in selling

Excellent new business and key account management skills

Strategic thinker with sector mapping

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Business Development Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Mercury Hampton Ltd

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: adb360de6c88

Job Views: 16

Posted: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

• Business Development Manager
• Prospects to Business Development Director
• British and global manufacturing sites
• Metal Parts / Components/ Nickel Alloy
• Long sales cycle into Aerospace
• Backing of a multi-billion group
• Aerospace / Gas Turbines / Medical / Space / Oil and Gas
• The number one priority is AEROSPACE
• Excellent Quarterly Bonus Scheme giving over six figures
• Car Allowance + Executive Benefits Package
• UK and Europe
• UK Based Position - open on where you live
• Locations include Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Oxford, Nottingham, Bristol, etc.
• Mercury Hampton is working exclusively with this client.

This is more than just a selling role; you will work with the board and then deliver, implement and drive the company's New Market Entry strategy. This is a senior and very important position; success will give you promotion to Director for a global leader within a massive multi-billion group. Mercury Hampton Ltd is proud to work exclusively with this prestigious organisation and on this critical retained assignment. Mercury Hampton Ltd is a multi-award-winning international search and talent consultancy, partnering with some of the world’s leading manufacturing companies globally and specialising in strategic commercial technical recruitment, including leadership alignment, assessment, performance, and global commercial restructuring.

The key to success in this position is a proven track record and profound understanding of the Aerospace markets in Europe, or similar experience in Gas Turbines, Medical, Space, and Oil and Gas sectors, which are critical with demanding standards and high regulation.

The Candidate:

• Outstanding proven track record in selling, penetrating, and winning business in critical markets across Europe
• Proven experience in Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets preferred
• Knowledge of metals and metal components in the above markets is advantageous
• Experience or desire to move into strategic new market entry business development; this will be challenging but suited to a resilient character
• Excellent new business and key account management skills, comfortable with long sales cycles and relationship building
• Strategic thinker with sector mapping, self-generation, and long-term sales skills
• Sales management experience or senior business development background beneficial
• Ability to forecast and budget accurately
• Pipeline management and closing skills
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with various levels
• Ability to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities

Please click on the apply button or contact Mercury Hampton directly. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.