Business Development Manager for Mechanical Seals

Mercury Hampton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the UK. This role requires proven sales experience in engineered products, particularly pumps and valves. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle, building client relationships, and delivering technical presentations. This is a remote position with significant travel requirements. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Company car package

Generous bonus structure

Flexible remote options

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in selling pumps, valves, or related equipment.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and client specifications.
• Proven ability to manage full sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage sales cycle from enquiry to closure.
• Build relationships with end-users and engineering partners.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations on pump technologies.
• Provide market feedback to influence product strategy.

Skills

Proven business development experience selling technical or engineered products

Strong understanding of industrial processes

Excellent negotiation skills

Ability to engage in technical discussions

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Basic Salary: OTE: 80000

Location: Yorkshire

Company car Package

Benefits

• Lucrative earning potential – this employer has one of the most generous bonus structures in their industry.
• More autonomy and influence – be able to implement your own strategies and procedures with your accounts without being micromanaged and drowning in KPIs.
• Great culture and opportunities for a better work‑life balance – the company has a great place to work certification and offers flexible remote options.
• Strong company investment and stability – a financially strong company looking to grow and expand in the market with confidence in its sales force.

About the Role

An established industrial manufacturer and solutions provider within the flow control sector is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the UK. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in selling engineered products – preferably pumps, valves or related flow‑control equipment – into industrial OEM and process‑driven environments. This senior commercial position is suited to someone who combines technical competence with strong commercial acumen and is determined to win new business. You will work remotely, travelling regularly to customer sites, distributors and strategic partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across target markets including water, power, oil & gas, chemical, pulp and paper and general manufacturing.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry and technical discussion through to quotation, negotiation and close.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end users, contractors, EPCs and engineering partners.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to support customer understanding of pump technologies, efficiency benefits and system integration requirements.
• Analyse customer specifications and system requirements to propose suitable pumping and flow‑control solutions.
• Provide market feedback to internal engineering, product development and senior management teams to influence future product strategy.
• Forecast and report on sales performance, pipeline activity and market trends.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer‑specific technical meetings.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven business development experience selling technical or engineered products.
• Background in pumps, valves, rotating equipment, flow‑control systems or closely related industrial technologies.
• Ability to engage in technical discussions, review specifications and communicate engineering concepts to customers.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, maintenance considerations and system performance drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new accounts and grow existing customer relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote role with significant travel across the UK.
• Engineering qualification is highly advantageous though relevant experience will be strongly considered.

The successful individual will be joining a global business focused on creating long‑term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 50000 - 85000