Business Development Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive their New Market Entry strategy. This senior role offers a clear path to promotion and requires a proven track record in critical markets like Aerospace, Gas Turbines, and Medical. The ideal candidate will excel in building long-term relationships and possess strong strategic thinking abilities.

Benefits

Excellent Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Executive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling and penetrating critical markets.
• Experience in Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the board to implement the New Market Entry strategy.
• Build long-term relationships and manage key accounts.

Skills

Sales Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Networking

Account Management

Job description

Business Development Manager at Mercury Hampton Ltd

• 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 to 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 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, 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 profound understanding of the Aerospace markets in Europe, or similar experience in Gas Turbines, Medical, Space, or Oil and Gas—sectors with demanding standards and high regulation.

The Candidate:

• The successful candidate will have an outstanding proven track record in selling, penetrating, and winning business in critical markets across Europe.
• Ideally, you will have a proven track record in the Aerospace Tier 1 and OEM markets.
• You will ideally have knowledge of metals and metal components in these markets.
• Experience or a desire to move into strategic new market entry business development is preferred; this role will be challenging and requires a resilient character.
• Outstanding new business and key account management skills, with comfort in building long-term relationships over a long sales cycle.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to map out sectors, generate new business, and develop long-term relationships.
• Sales management experience or senior business development background is advantageous.
• Ability to forecast and budget accurately.
• Pipeline management and closing skills.
• A strong strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with various levels within organizations.
• An eye for upselling and cross-selling opportunities, with strong networking skills within corporate entities.

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