Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid handling manufacturer based in Southampton is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and manage key accounts in the South of England. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical sales background in industrial markets and will become the go-to advisor for customers. This role offers the opportunity for career progression and great company benefits including a high-spec company car or generous allowance.

Benefits

Executive High Spec Company Car or Generous Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical sales within industrial markets.
• Strong technical background in engineering or a Scientific Degree.
• Knowledge of fluid handling, flow control, and corrosion-resistant materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive sales, manage key accounts.
• Focus on business development and new client acquisition.
• Become the go-to advisor for customers on product applications.

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager, Southampton

Client:

Mercury Hampton Ltd

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

27aa1540ac3a

Job Views:

18

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

• Specialization in Mechanical Engineering Components
• Flow Control Products / Fluid Handling
• Corrosion Resistant Products / Manufacturer
• Open to candidates with engineering or chemical sales backgrounds
• Company benefits include Executive High Spec Company Car or Generous Car Allowance
• Opportunities for progression to General Management
• Location: Home Based, covering areas south of Birmingham including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Bristol, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Southampton, Reading, Swindon, London, etc.

Mercury Hampton is exclusively retained on this vacancy. Our client is a leading manufacturer of innovative flow control products sold into demanding process industries and industrial customers such as water treatment, chemical processing, agriculture, aerospace, military, water processing, marine, nuclear, logistics, data centers, etc. They are a global company renowned for product quality, excellent service, and outstanding technical support. They seek a dynamic, inspirational, and experienced technical sales professional to sell their world-leading products across industrial markets in the South of England.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical sales within industrial markets, a strong technical background in engineering or a Scientific Degree/discipline, or hands-on engineering experience. The company aims to be the technical expert in their industry, and you will lead this effort, becoming the go-to advisor for customers on product applications. Your role will involve leading and driving sales, managing key accounts, and focusing on business development and new client acquisition. Knowledge of fluid handling, flow control, and corrosion-resistant materials is preferred, with experience selling to chemicals, petrochemicals, water, and water purification markets being advantageous.

This company offers outstanding technical support, unique products with clear USPs, R&D simulation, rapid prototyping, and bespoke manufacturing capabilities. They value adding customer design services to optimize product and material selection, enhancing functionality and corrosion resistance. Their products are in high demand due to their longevity and cost-effectiveness, and you will be a vital part of the company's growth strategy. Working for an established global brand, this is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional seeking rapid career progression in a growing organization.

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