Business Development Manager - South

Mercury Hampton

  • Oxford
  • £55,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Business Development Manager – South of England£60,000 base salary, £75,000 OTE company car or allowance, and excellent benefitsAre you a driven sales professional with experience in rotating equipment looking to take your career to the next level?We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our leading seal solutions manufacturer, supporting growth across a thriving region.About the Role
Based in the South of England, you will be responsible for expanding our customer base, building lasting relationships, and driving the adoption of our high-quality sealing solutions across a breadth of industries. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities, understanding customer needs, and translating those into compelling, value-driven solutions.What You’ll Be Doing
  • Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities within both new and existing accounts.
  • Representing our brand and product range to potential clients across several market sectors.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor, understanding technical requirements, and shaping tailored solutions in close coordination with engineering and support teams.
  • Managing the entire sales process, including presentations, product demonstrations, commercial negotiations, and closing deals to exceed set targets.
  • Monitoring market developments, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform your strategy.
  • Networking extensively at industry events, exhibitions, and across the territory.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience in technical sales or business development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • A background in rotating equipment, such as pumps, valves, actuators, fans, compressors, or related components, is highly desirable.
  • Experience with mechanical seals is advantageous, but not essential.
  • Strong commercial focus, excellent negotiation skills, and a consultative sales approach.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a field-based capacity.
  • Full UK driving licence and readiness to travel across the region.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive basic salary backed by an uncapped performance-related commission/bonus scheme.
  • Company vehicle or car allowance.
  • Pension scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Continuous training, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career with an innovative, forward-thinking company.
If you thrive in a technical sales environment and are motivated by building partnerships and delivering value, we’d love to hear from you!Apply now to become a key part of a growing team and help shape the future of sealing solutions in the South of England.

Mercury Hampton