Senior Business Development Recruiter (Engineering & Manufacturing)

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Hampton Ltd is seeking a Senior Recruiter with a strong business development focus to lead efforts in the UK and MENA markets. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and opportunities for career progression within a global consultancy. Ideal candidates will have a proven recruitment background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with international teams.

Benefits

World-Class Training

Career Progression

Flexible Working

Relocation Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Business Development Manager or Senior Recruiter.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical roles.
• Outstanding written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying potential clients in the UK and MENA.
• Manage full sales cycle from outreach to securing meetings.
• Collaborate with directors on client calls.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Self-Starter

Job description

Salary : 30,000 – 35,000 ZAR / month (with potential to double or triple earnings through commission)

About Mercury Hampton :

Mercury Hampton is an award-winning, innovative consultancy specialising in business intelligence, talent acquisition, and performance transformation for the engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors globally. In 2024, we supported clients in 23 countries. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a commercially minded, senior-level recruiter with a passion for new business development to join our international team.

The Opportunity :

Are you a recruitment professional with a hunter mentality? Do you thrive on building relationships and opening doors with new clients? We want you to lead our business development efforts in the UK and MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, focusing on securing appointments with engineering and manufacturing businesses for technical and sales roles. This is a high-impact, senior position where your business development skills will be front and centre.

What You’ll Do :

• Drive New Business : Proactively identify and engage potential clients in the UK and MENA markets within engineering and manufacturing.
• Client Outreach : Use email, LinkedIn, and follow-up calls (supported by our marketing manager and UK-based marketing campaigns) to generate leads and set appointments.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with directors and join them on client calls as you learn our consultative approach.
• Account Mapping : Help map and expand relationships within existing client accounts, identifying new departments and opportunities.
• Full Sales Cycle : Manage your pipeline from initial outreach to securing meetings and supporting the recruitment process for technical and sales positions.
• Leverage Technology : Utilise our marketing software for time zone-targeted outreach and our proprietary recruitment tools for client delivery.

What We’re Looking For :

• Experience : Proven background as a Business Development Manager or Senior Recruiter in the recruitment sector, ideally with a focus on engineering, manufacturing, or technical roles.
• Business Development : Demonstrable success in winning new clients and generating appointments.
• Communication : Outstanding written and verbal English skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.
• Self-Starter : Highly motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently from South Africa, managing your own schedule and targets.
• Team Player : Willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow with support from our UK head office and marketing team.

What We Offer :

• Competitive Salary : 30,000 – 35,000 ZAR / month basic, with uncapped commission (realistic OTE : double or triple your base).
• World-Class Training : Personalised coaching, mentoring, and access to exclusive development programs.
• Career Progression : Opportunities to build your own practice and advance within a fast-growing, global consultancy.
• Flexible Working : Remote role, UK hours, with support from our UK and MENA teams.
• Relocation Opportunities : Potential to relocate to our UK offices as the business expands.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Including healthcare, pension, and more.

Ready to Accelerate Your Career?

If you’re a driven business developer with recruitment expertise and a passion for technical markets, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and cover letter to [ [emailprotected] ], telling us why you’re the perfect fit for Mercury Hampton.

Join us and be part of a business where your talent is recognised, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated.

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