Head Of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering)

Austin Fraser; Crowmarsh Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Business Development with a strong background in mechanical engineering. This exciting opportunity involves developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and leading a talented team. The role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, allowing you to thrive while contributing to the growth of the company. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and provides excellent benefits, including a pension scheme, life insurance, and generous annual leave. If you're a persuasive communicator with a proven track record in international markets, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus 3 discretionary days

On-site restaurant

Gym access

Nursery facilities

Active sports and social club

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant business development experience in the equipment sector.
• Strong project management and budget/resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the group marketing plan.
• Identifying new prospects and managing the business development budget.
• Supporting the senior management team and staff performance management.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Lead Generation

Data Analysis

Budget Management

Persuasive Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Head of Business Development (Mechanical Engineering)

We are delighted to be partnering with our client in the search for an experienced Business Development professional. Our client is seeking a candidate with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in engineering, exceptional commercial awareness, and experience of operating in international markets.

If you are a strong leader with a substantial track record of successful business development experience, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

1. Developing and implementing the group marketing plan
2. Developing the presence of the company
3. Identifying new prospects and tracking existing prospects
4. Managing the business development budget
5. Managing consistency throughout the projects delivered by project management sub-team
6. Staff performance management and development
7. Supporting the senior management team

Rewards

You will be part of an international, forward-looking organisation that offers flexible and hybrid-working arrangements. There is an excellent benefit scheme including:

1. Defined contribution pension scheme.
2. Life insurance
3. Permanent health-insurance
4. 25 days of annual leave plus 3 days discretionary company holiday and eight bank holidays
5. On-site restaurant, gym, and nursery plus active sports and social club
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Employee Assistance Programme

Experience Essentials

The Head of Business Development Sales & Support role requires a diploma, bachelor's, or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with significant business development experience and commercial awareness of the equipment sector. Essential competencies include strong project management, lead generation, data analysis, and budget/resource management. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills, and can work independently while managing shifting priorities. Persuasive communication, motivation, resilience, and professionalism are key, with added value from experience in international markets.

Location

Our client is based in OX10. This is a full-time, permanent role. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days onsite.

Action

Please apply online!