Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Aerospace sector is seeking a Business Development Manager for a key strategic role focused on penetrating new markets. This position requires outstanding sales skills, a proven track record in critical markets, and the ability to build long-term relationships. With significant growth potential and a strong bonus scheme, this role leads to promotion opportunities within a multi-billion group, making it a prestigious opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Executive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling and key account management.
• Experience in Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets is preferred.
• Ability to forecast and manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead market entry strategy and business development.
• Manage key accounts and build long-term business relationships.
• Generate leads and close sales in aerospace and related sectors.

Skills

Sales management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Pipeline management

Communication

Job description

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Business Development Manager, Nottingham

Client:

Mercury Hampton Ltd

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

• 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
• 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 lead to promotion to Director within a global leader in a multi-billion group. Mercury Hampton Ltd is proud to work exclusively with this prestigious organization 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, specializing in strategic commercial technical recruitment including leadership alignment, assessment, performance, and global commercial restructuring.

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

The Candidate:

• Outstanding proven track record in selling, penetrating, and winning business in critical markets across Europe
• Ideally experienced in Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets
• Knowledge of metals and metal components in the above markets is preferred
• Experience or desire to move into strategic new market entry business development; this will be challenging but suitable for a resilient character
• Excellent new business and key account management skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships over a long sales cycle
• Strategic thinker with the ability to map out sectors, self-generate leads, and develop long-term sales relationships
• Sales management experience or senior business development background is advantageous
• Ability to forecast accurately and manage budgets
• Pipeline management and closing skills
• Strong strategic, commercial, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication skills, able to sell and communicate effectively at various levels
• Ability to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within corporate networks

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